National Rural Development
Coordinating Committee
Authorized in the 2002 Rural Bill (see below), the National Rural Development Coordinating Committee (NRDCC) will act as the national arm of the National Rural Development Partnership. (NRDP) The NRDCC will be a senior-level executive committee with representatives from all key federal agencies, national organizations, non-profits, and the private sector. The NRDCC is established to coordinate and oversee the activities of the State Rural Development Councils and to improve the quality of life in rural America by implementing a unified rural strategy and improving program effectiveness to rural areas.
Below are links to information regarding the creation of the NRDCC.
NRDCC Establishing Legislation
(from Section 6021 of the 2002 Rural Bill)
''(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall continue the National Rural Development Partnership composed of—
''(A) the Coordinating Committee; and
''(B) State rural development councils.
''(2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Partnership are to empower
and build the capacity of States and rural communities
to design flexible and innovative responses to their own special
rural development needs, with local determinations of progress
and selection of projects and activities.
''(c) NATIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
''(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall establish a National
Rural Development Coordinating Committee within the
Department of Agriculture.
''(2) COMPOSITION.—The Coordinating Committee shall be
composed of—
''(A) 1 representative of each agency with rural responsibilities;
and
''(B) representatives, approved by the Secretary, of—
''(i) national associations of State, regional, local,
and tribal governments and intergovernmental and
multijurisdictional agencies and organizations;
''(ii) national public interest groups;
''(iii) other national nonprofit organizations that
elect to participate in the activities of the Coordinating
Committee; and
''(iv) the private sector.
''(3) DUTIES.—The Coordinating Committee shall—
''(A) support the work of the State rural development
councils;
''(B) facilitate coordination of rural development policies,
programs, and activities among Federal agencies and
with those of State, local, and tribal governments, the private
sector, and nonprofit organizations;
''(C) review and comment on policies, regulations, and
proposed legislation that affect or would affect rural areas
and gather and provide related information;
''(D) develop and facilitate strategies to reduce or eliminate
administrative and regulatory impediments; and
''(E) require each State rural development council receiving
funds under this section to submit an annual report
on the use of the funds, including a description of strategic
plans, goals, performance measures, and outcomes for the
State rural development council of the State.
''(4) FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN COORDINATING COMMITTEE.
''(A) IN GENERAL.—A Federal employee shall fully participate
in the governance and operations of the Coordinating
Committee, including activities related to grants,
contracts, and other agreements, in accordance with this
section.
''(B) CONFLICTS.—Participation by a Federal employee
in the Coordinating Committee in accordance with this
paragraph shall not constitute a violation of section 205 or
208 of title 18, United States Code.
''(5) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.—The Secretary may provide
such administrative support for the Coordinating Committee as
the Secretary determines is necessary to carry out the duties of
the Coordinating Committee.
''(6) PROCEDURES.—The Secretary may prescribe such regulations,
bylaws, or other procedures as are necessary for the operation
of the Coordinating Committee.
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Benefits of Active Participation on the
National Rural Development Coordinating Committee
- Deliver your programs more effectively to rural America
Work with others in developing a comprehensive national rural strategy
Gather quick, wide-ranging grassroots input into your key rural policy issues and programs
Broaden understanding of your programs across many federal agencies and national organizations
Increase outreach to your customers through an established nationwide network of State Rural Development Councils
Stretch your program dollars
Help implement the President's Management Agenda
Partner with others to improve the quality of life in rural America
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Updated May 25, 2005
