1). The Board of Directors for the Watershed Management Council is presenting to the membership an amendment to the bylaws. This amendment would increase the number of members-at-large from five to seven. This proposed amendment addresses the increased area of influence that the WMC services and its expanding membership. The newly elected board members would begin a two year term mid-term of the current members. The result would be staggered terms. This would provide continuity for board business. Article IV, Section 1. would be amended to read as follows:

Section 1. The Council shall have a governing body...consisting of the four officers of the Council, and seven members-at-large...

2). The Board is proposing a change in the amount and scheduling of dues. The Board is requesting a raise to $40.00 for a two year period with a scheduled payment of $20.00 year. The reason for this change is to increase the yearly operating cost to cover the expense of quarterly newsletter publication. The option to pay for two years will still exist.