Section 22a-315-14 - Authorized activities(a) The board of directors of each district shall:(1) Advise the commissioner on matters of soil and water conservation, erosion and sedimentation;(2) At the request of the commissioner, assist the Department in the implementation of Departmental programs, projects and policies including, but not limited to, those related to land treatment measures for watershed protection, flood prevention programs, and resource conservation;(3) Develop annual reports;(4) Develop long-range goals, objectives and priorities for soil and water conservation, erosion and sedimentation control, and storm water management including water quality and quantity;(5) Develop written annual plans of operation to implement such objectives and priorities;(6) Set priorities for activities in each district that are consistent with the approved annual plan of operation;(7) Implement annual plans of operation and establish, by written policy, written agreement, or written memoranda of understanding programs that may involve technical or other assistance provided by the Council, or any local, regional, state, federal or not for profit organization. Copies of such policies, agreements or memoranda shall be delivered to the commissioner upon request;(8) Appoint representatives to serve on Department committees as may be required by statute, regulation or written agreement; and(9) Cooperate with the Connecticut State Forester, the Connecticut Commissioner of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and other soil and water conservation districts as may be appropriate to carry out the responsibilities authorized in section 22a-315 of the Connecticut General Statutes and sections 22a-315-10 to 22a-315-19 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.(b) The board of directors of each district may:(1) Review and comment upon local and regional projects affecting soil and water resources;(2) Develop written policies or enter into written agreements with municipalities to perform soil and water conservation, erosion and sedimentation control, and storm water management;(3) Provide technical assistance, information and education to the public on soil and water conservation, erosion and sediment control, and storm water management including water quality and quantity;(4) Use or provide for the use of state equipment made available pursuant to section 22a-316 of the Connecticut General Statutes;(5) Enter into written contracts and employ staff and consultants and other assistants on a contract basis in accordance with section 22a-315(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes;(6) Acquire property by purchase, lease, gift, or otherwise and to hold such property in the name of the district; and(7) Receive funds, by transfer, grant or otherwise from the commissioner, including grants pursuant to section 22a-317 of the Connecticut General Statutes, or by donation or subscription from other sources and expend such funds in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes and the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-315-14
Adopted effective December 24, 2002