Terms Used In Michigan Laws 324.31111

  • Board: means a river management board created as the governing body of a river management district in accordance with this part. See Michigan Laws 324.31101
  • Council: means a watershed council created under this part. See Michigan Laws 324.31101
  • River management: means the control of river flow by the operation of dams, reservoirs, conduits, and other human-made devices in order to improve and expand the uses of the river for those who depend upon it for a variety of private and public benefits. See Michigan Laws 324.31101
  • Watershed: means the drainage area of a stream. See Michigan Laws 324.31101
   The executive secretary of a watershed council may serve as executive secretary to the river management board. If a relevant watershed council does not exist, or if the executive secretary of a watershed council is otherwise unavailable, the board may employ an executive secretary. In addition, the board may employ additional staff as it determines appropriate within its approved budget.