(2) Local watershed councils formed under subsection (1) of this section shall consist of a majority of local residents, including local officials. A watershed council may be a new or existing organization as long as the council represents a balance of interested and affected persons within the watershed and assures a high level of citizen involvement in the development and implementation of a watershed action program. A local watershed council may include representatives of local government, representatives of nongovernment organizations and private citizens, including but not limited to:
(a) Representatives of local and regional boards, commissions, districts and agencies;
(b) Representatives of federally recognized Indian tribes;
(c) Public interest group representatives;
(d) Private landowners;
(e) Industry representatives;
(f) Members of academic, scientific and professional communities; and
(g) Representatives of state and federal agencies.
(3) Each watershed council shall periodically report the activities of the council to the county governing body. [Formerly 541.388; 2017 c.14 §4]
Note: See note under 541.890.