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D. BWSR WCA IMPLEMENTATION CORRECTIVE ACTION POLICY (Note:BWSR endorsed this policy at the July 1995 meeting.) This policy is to set up an action process with an acceptable time frame to bring into compliance an LGU that is not properly implementing/administering the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. ;Step 1: Board conservationist(BC)has reason to believe that LGU may not be implementing WCA according to rule and statute. /BC verifies that the LGU has adopted WCA and has a copy of the act, rule, and Administrative Manual. /BC verifies who is administering WCA. (Example: a city may be accused of not administering/enforcing WCA when in fact they have delegated this responsibility to the county.) Step 2: BC compiles information, gathers evidence and develops written documentation. This is done by meeting with the LGU to obtain information such as Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP)findings of fact or decision, LGU experience and training, and other background information. Step 3: BC notifies regional supervisor of findings and then discusses the situation with BWSR WCA program staff to determine appropriate action for BC to take. Step 4: If a significant problem is evident, BC meets with LGU staff to discuss; explains findings, cites Rule and consequences of poor administration of WCA, and explains the BC's and BWSR's role in this process. BC will also recommend corrective actions to the LGU. LGU is informed that BC will conduct a follow up meeting with the LGU within 30 to 45 (maybe 60) days to determine LGU's compliance with BC recommendations. Step 5: If appropriate, BC makes written recommendation to LGU for correction of misadministration. BC documents the LGU's verbal response(agreement/disagreement, etc.) on actions for corrective measures. /If LOU response to corrective actions is negative, a meeting with LGU elected officials will be necessary to present findings and make recommendations. Meeting is scheduled and held. ✓If elected officials indicate that the LGU will not comply, a written warning is sent to LGU elected officials and administering staff specifying that the LGU has 30 days in which to comply. Move to Step 9. Step 6: BC notifies the regional supervisor and BWSR WCA staff of discussion with and recommendations made to the LGU, and meeting held with LGU elected officials. } Part I-Program Overview July 1997 WCA Administration I- 10