Delaware Code Title 7. Conservation § 7604. Duties of the Board of Directors

(a) The Board shall be responsible for the procurement and administration of federal and private moneys secured to fulfill the responsibilities pursuant to the protection and restoration of the Inland Bays' watershed.  The Board shall review and consider recommendations made by the Executive Director concerning priorities for protecting and restoring the Inland Bays' watershed and to oversee fundraising activities and the distribution of moneys received.

(b) The Board of Directors shall oversee and facilitate the implementation of the CCMP upon its adoption, tracking and monitoring its progress leading to improvements to the Inland Bays, facilitating an ongoing dialogue on issues concerning their protection, educating the public and students about how to protect the Bays and determining priorities for restoration, enhancement and land acquisition projects.

(c) Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at least quarterly, or as deemed necessary, and shall be open to the public and advertised according to Delaware law.  Experts in various subject matters may be invited to address the Board of Directors as needed and appropriate.

(d) Staff support for the Board shall be provided by an Executive Director who will convene its meetings;  develop and carry out its agreements;  develop grant proposals and fundraising events to support its educational, restoration and land acquisition activities;  prepare solicitations for proposals and make recommendations for the award of grants for educational and restoration projects;  prepare progress reports, work plans and budgets for the Board's approval;  support advisory committees;  supervise staff and perform other duties as assigned by the Board.

(e) The Board shall submit a progress report annually to the General Assembly.  The General Assembly may order periodic general audits of the Center for the Inland Bays.