Eagle Cap RC&D Council
A manual, issued by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), describes USDA policies and procedures for administering the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) program. The role of NRCS is addressed in detail because specific authorities regarding RC&D Program administration are delegated to NRCS by the Secretary of Agriculture. This manual focuses on policy and procedural requirements within Federal rules and regulations.
The NRCS Conservation Programs Manual: Part 513 - Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program includes information on:
A. RC&D Program Administration
B. Participation and Eligibility Requirements for the Establishment of an RC&D Area
C. Program Planning
D. Tribal Nations and Outside Groups
E. Operations Management
F. RC&D Exhibits
The NRCS also produced an informational packet about the RC&D Program several years ago that addresses:
1. Why is RC&D Unique?
2. What is the RC&D Program?
3. What are the Goals and Objectives of RC&D?
4. What is the History of RC&D?
5. How is the RC&D Program Carried Out?
6. Legislative Authority
7. USDA Program Participants and Their Respective Roles
In addition, the National Association of RC&D Councils (NARC&DC) has produced a Guidebook for RC&D Directors that includes:
* Introduction
* the Basics of RC&D: an overview
* Mission, Purpose and Plans
* RC&D: the nonprofit organization
* Structure
* Legal Issues and Risk Management
* Financial Management
* Funding
* Board Development
* Effective Meetings
* Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct
* and Appendices regarding: Board of Directors Job Description
Questions You May Want to Ask before Choosing an Auditor
Legal Checklist for Nonprofits
New Employee Orientation Checklist
New Board Member Orientation Checklist
Role of the Federal Employee with the RC&D NPO
Updated March 2004
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