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Representation on the YBFWRB Board of Directors is as follows, with bolded members <br />also serving on the executive committee: Yakama Nation, Counties: Kittitas, Yakima, <br />and Benton. Cities: Ellensburg, Roslyn, Yakima, Union Gap, Prosser and West <br />Richland. <br />The Board convenes five (5) times per year for a business meeting and one time per year <br />for an annual meeting and tour. <br />DISCUSSION: <br />Local recovery boards were created to ensure fish recovery efforts are shaped by local <br />knowledge and to build community support for related projects. Board members help <br />oversee the nonprofit's finances, guide outreach and advocacy at all levels of <br />government, and approve the annual funding recommendations for Salmon Recovery <br />Funding Board grants. <br />FISCAL IMPACTS: <br />Staff time associated with Public Works participation has been covered by the Flood <br />Control Zone District levee funding. This is allowed per RCW 86.15.035 (cooperative <br />watershed management). <br />ATTACHMENTS: <br />Exhibit 1: Resolution 2006-026 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />PUBLIC WORKS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />