Wendy Mihm-Herold Executive Director Upper Explorerland RPC

ECIA 2 East Central Intergovernmental Association What is the purpose The Mississippi River Partnership was formed through HF 756 to serve as a forum for city, county, state, agriculture, business, conservation, and environmental representatives and other stakeholders to discuss and work together on matters relevant to the Mississippi River.

ECIA 3 East Central Intergovernmental Association Stimulate sustainable economic development initiatives and watershed management projects by local, state, and federal agencies, local communities, not-for-profit conservation organizations, and private landowners and other stakeholders along the Mississippi river. Vision & Goal Preservation, enhancement, and intelligent use of the Mississippi river in the ecological and economic interests of the citizens of the state of Iowa. Vision Goal

ECIA 4 East Central Intergovernmental Association What is the role of Mississippi River Partnership council $$$ Educate on river related issues Enhance communication Develop a common agenda Convene public and private stakeholders Interact with state, federal and private agencies Respond to common challenges and opportunities Identify resources to support river related projects Share and build on existing initiatives Team Investments Long & Short Term Mississippi River: our common Asset

ECIA 5 East Central Intergovernmental Association Structure Chair Person Governor appointees (6) Group I Representing Counties (10) Group II Representing Cities (10) Group III Representing State & Senate (4) Group V Soil and water Business Recreational Conservation Environmental Agricultural Allamakee Clayton Clinton Des Monies Dubuque. Jackson Lee Louisa Muscatine Scott Burlington Bellevue Clinton Davenport Dubuque Fort Madison Guttenberg Lansing Muscatine Wapello Agriculture and land stewardship Natural resources Economic development Transportation Representing State Depart.(4) Group IV Iowa Senate Iowa House Ex -Officio Administrative Staff: Until the Mississippi river partnership council provides for its permanent staffing and Support The East Central Intergovernmental Association, in cooperation with councils of governments and county boards of supervisors in counties adjacent to the Mississippi river, shall be responsible for providing the council with administrative support. Voting Non Voting Administrative Staff

ECIA 6 East Central Intergovernmental Association Appointment of Voting members Group I 6 members Governor Soil and water conservation districts. Business. Recreational interests. Conservation interests. Environmental interests. Agricultural interests (should be actively engaged in farming). shall reside in one of the ten Iowa counties bordering the Mississippi river. Group II 10 members County boards of supervisors 10 counties bordering the Mississippi River Each member shall represent one county Group IV 4 members The department of agriculture and land stewardship. The department of natural resources. The department of economic development. The department of transportation. Group III 10 members City council 10 largest Iowa cities adjacent to Mississippi River How are they appointedWho do they representConditionsTerm in years One nonvoting person appointed by the governor shall serve as the chairperson of the council

ECIA 7 East Central Intergovernmental Association Terms for appointments Note: Members of the Mississippi river partnership council, other than members of the general assembly, shall be appointed to serve for three-year terms. However, among the initial appointments, the persons making the appointments of voting members shall coordinate appointments of members to serve terms for less than three years to ensure staggered terms. The persons making the appointments of voting members shall also coordinate appointments to meet the requirements of sections and 69.16A.

ECIA 8 East Central Intergovernmental Association Appointment of Ex-Officeo (Non-Voting) members Group V 2 members from Senate 2 members from House The members may be appointed, one each by the majority leader of the senate, after consultation with the president of the senate, and by the minority leader of the senate, and by the speaker of the House of Representatives, after consultation with the majority leader of the House of Representatives, and by the minority leader of the House of Representatives. Group VI Others Members shall receive compensation pursuant to section How are they appointedTerm in years None The council may, at its discretion, appoint individuals representing federal agencies or other state agencies or commissions to serve as ex officio. None

ECIA 9 East Central Intergovernmental Association How does the group operate “Voting” A majority of the voting members of the council constitutes a quorum. Any action taken by the council must be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of its voting membership. “Meeting schedule” Council should at least meet every quarter in one or more counties in first three years. Council should at least meet two times in a year after first three years. The council shall meet at any time on the call of the chairperson. “By laws & State code” The Mississippi river partnership council may adopt bylaws and rules of operation consistent with this section. The Mississippi river partnership council, including any of its committees, Shall be subject to open meetings and public records laws. “Administration” Until the Mississippi river partnership council provides for its permanent staffing and support, the East Central Intergovernmental Association, in cooperation with councils of governments and county boards of supervisors in counties adjacent to the Mississippi river, shall be responsible for providing the council with administrative support. Admin Meeting Voting Code

ECIA 10 East Central Intergovernmental Association Schedule & Tasks Meeting with all stakeholders in four COGs Aug 09 – Oct 09 Inviting respective Federal & State agencies Form the group First meeting Prioritize opportunities/ Develop Value Creation Agenda Develop and initiate implementation plan Staff at each will be conducting meeting in their respective counties. Gathering potential issues that need to be addressed Requesting each county and city to provide their representative. Requesting Governor’s office to provide the list of appointments. Requesting state departments to provide their representatives. Inviting list of Ex-office. The group will formally convenience after Jan 1 following the appointment of required voting members. Update on local jurisdictions initiatives and projects Approve Bi-laws Education of the group Get a draft issues that need to be addressed in the area from the group. State and federal presentations Brain storming the issues COGs with help of acting group will invite Federal & State department officials to participate. Create Strategy and Plan Initiative Prioritization Nov 09 – Dec 09Jan 10 – Mar 10Apr10 – Jun 10

ECIA 11 East Central Intergovernmental Association State Senators

ECIA 12 East Central Intergovernmental Association State Representatives

ECIA 13 East Central Intergovernmental Association Staff Bi-State Regional Commission Phone (309) Muscatine and Scott Counties Phone (309) Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission Allamakee and Clayton, Counties Phone (563) East Central Intergovernmental Association Clinton, Dubuque and Jackson Counties Phone (563) Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission Des Moines, Lee and Louisa Counties Phone (319) Kelley Chandra Denise Gena Wendy Bill Brian Tapp Mike

ECIA 14 East Central Intergovernmental Association Details of the Bill content/uploads/2009/04/hf_756- watershed_policies.pdf

ECIA 15 East Central Intergovernmental Association Appointments made by City Councils need not be City Council members. Likewise, Boards of Supervisors need not appoint Board members. The appointment of a citizen who has the confidence of all stakeholders and can advocate for the Mississippi Partnership's plans with his/her appointing body would also be appropriate. In fact, a citizen make-up for the Council may make it easier to secure Foundation and other private support for the work of the Council down the road. Appointments

ECIA 16 East Central Intergovernmental Association There are a number of appointments to be made by the Governor and state department heads. For this reason, all those stakeholders listed in the bill (business, recreation, agriculture, conservation, environment, transportation, economic development and others) should be invited to the public meeting. Appointments

ECIA 17 East Central Intergovernmental Association Questions?