Board authorizes chair to sign MOU to govern county trails coordinator hosted by Golden Hills
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The board authorized the chair to sign a memorandum of understanding that establishes a steering committee to provide high-level oversight of a county trails coordinator hosted by Golden Hills RC&D; day-to-day supervision and employment are through Golden Hills.
The Pottawattamie County Board approved authorizing the board chair to sign a memorandum of understanding that lays out governance for the county trails coordinator position. Angie Remington, executive director of Golden Hills RC&D, told the board the coordinator (Charlie Schilling) is hosted by Golden Hills to provide access to benefits and staff oversight while a steering committee will provide higher-level policy direction shared by local and statewide partners.
"He started in early November…he's getting plugged in," Remington said, noting the coordinator has engaged neighboring communities and attended summits and local council meetings to advance trail connectivity. Board members stressed the need for clarity on supervisory lines, legal review and reporting back to the board. Remington said county legal counsel and Golden Hills would ensure deliverables to funders are met.
Board member (S2) moved to authorize the board chair to sign the MOU; Speaker 12 seconded and the motion passed by voice vote.
The MOU frames oversight at two levels: day-to-day management by Golden Hills and an upper-level steering committee including a county representative to align statewide and local trail priorities. Remington said the arrangement allows the coordinator to work regionally while advancing county trail projects.