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3 unified natural resources conservation program in areas of mutual concern. The_implementation of all programs will be done in accordance with program policy and procedure developed for that specific program. Inventories and Data' Sharine: The parties agree to identify, define, and coordinate the collection and use of natural resource and other data needed to support the delivery of program benefits. The parties will cooperate in maintaining data to assure that it supports the mutual needs of the parties for resource planning and evaluation. The parties further agree that gathered data will be mutually shared and used in support of conservation program implementation. The parties will coordinate with public and private resource groups, other resource agencies, and interested parties to share information and resources as needed to facilitate implementation of the conservation program. Settin Pro am Priorities: The parties agree to implement the conservation program based on mutually developed priorities while recognizing individual responsibilities for federal, state, or local mandates. The parties further agree to annually re- evaluate established priorities and adjust as warranted. SWCD supervisors have responsibility to organize local work groups to assess resource conditions and establish local priorities. Programs to be Implemented: The parties agree to use federal, state, and local programs in a complimentary fashion to address local priorities and concerns. Attachment A includes a list of programs that will be utilized to address priorities and concerns. Marketini: The parties agree to conduct a common effort to inform the public of program opportunities and benefits. TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND JOS APPROVAL AUTHORITY The parties agree to utilize the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide or Soil and Water Conservation Comrnission adopted standards as the minimum technical standards for conservation program implementation in areas of mutual concern. The parties may utilize more stringent standards when necessary to comply with locally enacted laws or ordinances. The NRCS will be the lead agency in the development, maintenance, and interpretation of the Field Office Technical Guide. The parties agree that their respective employees will provide technical assistance based on assigned conservation practice (job approval) authority which is based on acquired knowledge, skills, and demonstrated ability and within applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines. Conservation practice (job approval) authority will be determined and documented according to NRCS National Engineering Manual, Part 501. PERSONNEL AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT The parties recognize that natural resources conservation programs are delivered through an intergovernmental system, in which federal, state, and local governments work together. The parties will work together to provide staffing and fiscal resources commensurate with workload, priorities, allocated funding, and expertise necessary to deliver a balanced and diversified conservation program. Staff"mg will be a mix of employees provided by federal, state, county, and district resources. There are certain authorities delegated to specific staff as follows: De artment Head The parties jointly agree that the District Conservationist will serve as the department head.. The Department Head will represent the Soil and Water employees and the District at meetings, conferences, and appropriate functions. Personnel Mana ea ment The management of personnel will be as follows: a) Hiring and dismissal of employees is the responsibility of their respective parties. b) The management of NRCS personnel is the responsibility of NRCS. c) The management of Soil and Water employees is the responsibility of the district board of supervisors and/or county manager. In the interest of facilitating these responsibilities the Department Head is delegated the authority for: