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DENR Secretary Bill Ross has established an advisory workgroup, not to exceed 15 members, to oversee program development and implementation. DENR Assistant Secretary Jimmy Carter chairs the workgroup. Membership may consist of a balanced group of manufacturers, industries, industry trade groups, environmental and citizen non-governmental organizations, small businesses, representatives of city and county government, agribusiness, DENR representatives and/or others deemed appropriate. Whenever possible, Environmental Stewards will be given priority for membership. DENR's Secretary has also established an Internal Workgroup to provide technical support and coordination for the advisory workgroup and the overall initiative.

Role of Advisory Workgroup 
The advisory workgroup will:

• Establish ground rules including addressing potential conflict of interest issues;
• Review program materials;
• Review applications that meet minimum requirements and recommend Rising Stewards and Stewards;
• Make recommendations for additional incentives to the Secretary as identified;
• Review program effectiveness and make any recommended changes to the Secretary. At least annually, provide opportunity for public input on program effectiveness; and
• Any other duties assigned to them by the Secretary.

Members

An internal DENR workgroup will provide technical support to the advisory workgroup.

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