Conducting Business. (1) The meetings will be conducted as an open discussion among members. Discussion will focus on identifying local natural resource concerns that can be treated using programs and activities identified in 440-CPM, Part 501, Subpart A, Section 501.0C. All recommendations will be considered. (2) The following guidelines will govern meeting discussions: (i) The chairperson will lead the discussion. (ii) Only one person may speak at a time. Every participant should have an opportunity to speak. The chairperson or his or her designee is responsible for recognizing speakers. (iii) The chairperson, in consultation with those members present, may establish time limits for discussion on individual agenda items. (iv) State Technical Committees are advisory in nature and all recommendations are considered. (v) Members may be polled, but voting on issues is not appropriate. (vi) The chairperson will defer those agenda items not covered because of time limits to the next meeting.
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Samples: Cooperative Agreement, Cooperative Agreement, Cooperative Agreement
