SUBJECT: Member Organization Status on the Urban and Community Forestry Committee
 

1. PURPOSE
a. Pursuant to the CONSERVATION (525 ILCS 15/) Illinois Forestry Development Act, the Urban and Community Forestry Committee (ILUCFC) is a committee of the Illinois Forestry Development Council (IFDC).
b. The Committee’s charge is to help the Council identify and evaluate the social, economic, scientific, and educational value of Illinois’s urban and community forest lands and associated wood utilization opportunities.
c. Organizations that work to advance the health, care and future of all urban and community forests in the State of Illinois are welcome to apply for Membership Organization status with the ILUCFC.

2. SCOPE
a. Member Organizations shall appoint a representative to participate as an active member of the ILUCFC. Active participation includes:
i. Regular attendance at 6 committee meeting a year
ii. Active participation in the development and completion of ILUCFC Annual Work Plan Items
iii. Rotating assignment to possible Executive Positions
iv. Reporting to their Member Organization and advocating for the shared goals and tasks of the ILUCFC.
b. Member Organization shall advance the health, care and future of all urban and community forests in the State of Illinois
c. Member Organizations shall use their collective influence to promote and achieve the goals of the ILUCFC.
 

3. TIMELINE
a. Membership Organizations will be asked to periodically reaffirm their commitment to the ILUCFC no less than every five years.
 

4. TERMINATION
a. Member Organizations or appointees who fail to meet the expectations of the memorandum may be have their status revoked.
b. This MOU may be terminated by either party, for any reason, by giving 30 days written notice.
 

ILLINOIS FORESTRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY COMMITTEE   _________________________________________
 

 

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Date: _________________, ____                                         Date: _________________, ____

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* Send the completed form to the Urban and Community Forestry Committee chairperson.