Clinton Wilson, chair of the Agriculture Behavioral Health Working Group and AgrAbility program manager at Colorado State University, opened the working group’s one‑hour meeting in Monte Vista by presenting proposed charter language clarifying member attendance and replacement procedures. He said the charter would formalize expectations so the group can maintain consistent statewide representation.

Wilson read the draft provision, saying, “The commissioner of agriculture or their designee ... can replace any appointed work group member who had more than 4 absences per calendar year where they did not arrange for a designated alternate.” He asked members for questions before taking a formal vote.

A member moved to approve the charter and another seconded the motion. Members voted by voice; multiple participants called “Aye,” and the chair declared the charter passed and ready to be forwarded to the Colorado Department of Agriculture for the commissioner’s review.

Members framed the change as a tool to bolster continuity and strengthen the annual report the group prepares for its legislative sponsors. Participants also discussed building stronger subcommittee participation and using an open online application to fill gaps in representation.

The working group did not record a roll‑call tally in the meeting transcript; the vote was taken by voice and the chair announced the measure as adopted. Next steps listed by members included finalizing the charter document for submission and encouraging members to participate in subcommittees that will prepare the year‑end report.