Secure Rural School Resource Advisory Committees

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Secure Rural School Resource Advisory Committees Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees Parent organization: Forest Service Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Chair Budget: Dependent on SRS program funding Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/secure-rural-schools Creation Legislation: Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 Wikipedia: Secure Rural School Resource Advisory Committees

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Mission The mission of the Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees (SRS RACs) is to provide recommendations on projects that enhance forest health, promote community development, and support local economies in counties affected by reduced timber receipts. The committees aim to foster collaboration between federal land management and local communities.

Services Project recommendations; Community engagement; Advisory services

Regulations

Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees (SRS RACs) are local advisory bodies established to manage funds from the Secure Rural Schools program, directing resources towards projects that benefit local communities and national forests. They play a critical role in deciding how to use federal funds for forest health, road maintenance, and educational services.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the SRS RACs is to advise on the best use of SRS funds to meet community needs while enhancing forest stewardship. This includes recommending projects that improve forest conditions, support local schools, roads, and emergency services, and promote sustainable economic activities in rural areas where traditional timber revenue has declined.

Parent organization

The SRS RACs are managed by the U.S. Forest Service, which falls under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Forest Service oversees the implementation of the SRS program.

Legislation

SRS RACs were established by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which was designed to provide financial assistance to rural counties and schools affected by declines in timber-dependent revenue.

Partners

• Local governments and communities
• Educational institutions, particularly local schools
• Conservation and environmental groups
• Timber and recreation industries

Number of employees

Each SRS RAC typically consists of 15 members. The total number of members across all committees varies based on the number of committees, which can change due to consolidations or new formations.

Organization structure

Each RAC includes members from diverse backgrounds, such as representatives from local government, environmental organizations, timber interests, and the general public.

Leader

Each committee is led by a Chair, elected by the members to guide proceedings and represent the committee.

Divisions

There are no formal divisions within individual RACs, but they operate independently across different national forests.

List of programs

• Funding recommendations for forest health projects
• Proposals for community service and school support
• Recommendations for road maintenance and public access improvements

Last total enacted budget

The budget for SRS RACs isn't specified separately but is part of the larger Secure Rural Schools program funding, which varies annually based on Congressional appropriations.

Staff

SRS RACs do not have dedicated staff; support is provided by Forest Service personnel at the local level.

Varies by committee (typically 15 members per RAC)

Funding

Funding for SRS RAC activities comes from the Secure Rural Schools program, which is subject to annual federal appropriations.

Services provided

SRS RACs provide advisory services by recommending how SRS funds should be allocated to projects that benefit both the forest ecosystem and local communities, enhancing economic and educational resources.

Regulations overseen

While the RACs do not directly oversee regulations, their project recommendations can influence local land use, forest management practices, and community development strategies.

Headquarters address

1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States

History

Since the enactment of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act in 2000, SRS RACs have been instrumental in channeling federal funds to support rural communities, especially where traditional forest revenue sources have diminished.

External links

• Official SRS Website
• wikipedia:Secure Rural Schools