Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 83.511 - General requirements(a) This program is known as the Technical Assistance Funding Program.(b) State and Federal funds allocated to districts for the Technical Assistance Funding Program shall be used solely to employ nutrient management technicians and finance administrative expenses and other Commission approved activities to implement the act. The funding allocation will be based on the level of responsibilities assumed by the district in the Program as specified in the delegation agreement with the Commission.(c) The nutrient management technician is not an employe of the Commission. A person serving as a nutrient management technician shall receive general supervision from a district director or an employe of the district designated by the board of directors.(d) The Commission will prioritize and determine the amount of funding provided to each district and the nature and extent of expense to be funded.(e) If an evaluation of the district's performance reveals that the district is not performing satisfactorily at the authorized level, the Commission has the authority to reduce the funding allocation to that district.(f) Within 60 days of the termination of the delegation agreement with the district, the Commission may require the return of equipment and nonexpendable supplies purchased under the delegation agreement.(g) Fines, fees, judgments and interest collected by the district on behalf of the Commission under the Program shall be paid or credited to the Fund at the end of each quarter.(h) The Commission may audit any records or accounts of the district under the Program.