BREADSPRINGS CHAPTER



BÁÁHÁÁLÍ CHAPTER

COMMUNITY LAND USE COMMITTEE

201230 PLAN OF OPERATION

I. ESTABLISHMENT

The Bááháálí Chapter Community Land Use Planning Committee (CLUPC) is hereby established as a land-use planning unit within the local chapter government to ensure the proper use of land within Bááháálí Chapter. On April 4, 2006, the Land Use Plan was approved by the Transportation and Community Development Committee of the Navajo Nation Council.

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of the CLUPC is to develop and approve the processes for local land use planning, oversee land use planning activities, and consult with the Administrative Staff of Bááháálí Chapter on projects pertaining to land use.

III. DEFINITION

A. Land Use Planning Activity shall encompass community, economic development, zoning, land withdrawal, home site lease, etc.

IV. OBJECTIVE

To implement the Navajo Nation Transportation and Community Development Committee (TCDC) approved Land Use Plan in the efficient and effective utilization of water and land resources in the community of Bááháálí, New Mexico.

V. COMMITTEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The CLUPC shall exercise the following duties and responsibilities consistent with the Navajo Nation Local Governance Act, 26 N.N.C. Section 2004:

1. Educate the community of the concepts, needs, process of planning and implementing a land use plan.

2. Attempt to ensure, with the general development of the community, the land use plan is based upon the guiding principles, priorities, goals, and vision as articulated by the community, and approve a public participation plan.

3. Shall work closely with the membership and, if applicable, the Chapter Manager as planning progresses.

4. The CLUPC shall develop recommendations for the implementation of the land use plan.

VI. MEETING AND COMPENSATION

A. According to the fiscal Fiscal year Year 2010 20123 operating Operating budgetBudget, CLUPC shall conduct one meeting per quarterbi-monthly meetings for a total of six meetings for the year for threefour members, and one meeting per quarterbi-monthly meetings with the Joint CLUP Committee on months not conducting regular meetingsand/or hold one special meeting if needed..

B. Stipend paid to the identified paid community committee members shall be $40.005075.00 for regular CLUPC meetings and $50.00 for Joint CLUPC meetings, provided that the meeting is announced one week in advance and posted for the public to see.

1. A claim form must be submitted to the Chapter Manager along with a copy of the meeting report form, sign in sheet, agenda, and minutes of the meeting.

2. A quorum of ¾ must be in attendance for stipend to be paid (three out of the four members).

3. Fringe benefits will be deducted for each member, per the Internal Revenue Service standards.

VII. The budget for the compensation will be for a total of $1,6002,423.00 for the year and will include fringe benefits at a rate of 7.65%.

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VIII. MEMBERSHIP

A. The CLUPC shall consist of four three community members to receive a stipend, Administrative staff Staff member, a Chapter Official, Land Board Member and volunteer community members who have expertise to provide valuable contributions to the overall land use planning process.

B. Selection of the committee shall be conducted by the Chapter President, conducive to the recommendations from the present Community Land Use Planning Committee. The Chapter President will then forward his their recommendations to the Planning Committee.

C. During a duly called chapter meeting, the recommendations will be approved by a simple majority vote by the community membership.

D. Subcommittees (technical and public advisory committees) comprising of voting and non-voting members of the chapter, may be established to assist the CLUPC.

E. Three consecutive unexcused absences will be cause for removal from the committee.

IX. SELECTION OF AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEE OFFICERS

A. The members of CLUPC, at their first duly called meeting, shall elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary of the committee.

1. Guarena Adeky Skeets, CLUPC President

2. Charlie Davis, CLUPC Vice President

3. Cynthia Stewart, CLUPC Secretary/Treasurer

4. Leroy Spencer, CLUPC Member

B. The duties of the Committee President are to preside over fully duly called CLUPC meetings, sign documents pertaining to approved resolutions and other paperwork requiring a signature, and represent the committee during the duly-called chapter meeting to give reports of progress made by the committee.

C. In the absence of the CLUPC President, the CLUPC Vice President shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the President for meeting purposes only or as duly assigned.

D. The Secretary shall take roll call, keep minutes of committee meetings, maintain all records and documentation of the CLUPC, and keep in contact with the Administrative Office with news of upcoming meetings and submit meeting minute packets within ten (10) days of the meeting.

E. Work closely with the Chapter Manger to secure funds related to Land Use Plan.

F. Ensure that funds will provide a community education and participation with public hearings via newspapers, radio, brochures, etc.

G. Chapter members are periodically informed of the Land Use Planning Committee’s achievements.

X. TRIBAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANTTribal Infrastructure and Development Planning Grant

A. Work closely with the Chapter Administration in the development of the Comprehensive Master Plan for the Chapter Compound and the Bááháálí 160 AcreBááháálí-Pinehaven Development Site.

B. Ensure that public participation is fostered throughout the development of the Master Plan for the Chapter Compound and the Bááháálí 160 AcreBááháálí-Pinehaven Development Site utilizing focus groups, public hearing, newspaper, and radio.

XI. Local/Navajo Nation Rural AddressingLOCAL/NAVAJO NATION RURAL ADDRESSING

A. The Bááháálí CLUPC will be the appointed representative for the Local/Navajo Nation Rural Addressing program.

B. Duties and responsibilities will include overseeing the identification of community public roads, the community assessment, and facilitating the address notification process.

C. The committee will begin looking into options for future home site leasing and identifying those homes to be included in the addressing system.

XII. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

The CLUPC may seek technical assistance for from the Chapter Administration, Navajo Nation, Federal, State, and County Governments, or others, as needed.

XII. ETHICS

Members of the CLUPC are required to comply with Navajo Nation Ethics and Government Law.

XIII. AMENDMENTS

The CLUPC Plan of Operation will be amended annually to comply with the fiscal year budget, and require a majority vote during a duly called chapter meeting.

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