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Region 15 Lower Rio Grande Regional Flood Planning Group Nomination Form

Notice to Public

The Region 15 Lower Rio Grande Regional Flood Planning Group (RFPG) is soliciting nominations to fill four (4) voting positions on the Region 15 Lower Rio Grande RFPG. Nominees who either operate in or have interests in the Region 15 Lower Rio Grande RFPG are being solicited to represent the following interest groups: 

(2) Water Districts

(1) Flood Districts

(1) Agriculture 

The Region 15 Lower Rio Grande RFPG was established by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) on October 1, 2020, through the designation of initial flood planning group members. The Region 15 flood planning region (FPR) is comprised of 14 counties including the entirety of Zapata, Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron and partially includes Edwards, Val Verde, Kinney, Maverick, Dimmit, Webb, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Kenedy.

The purpose of the Region 15 Lower Rio Grande RFPG is to carry out the responsibilities placed on regional flood planning groups as required by Texas Water Code Chapter 16 and TWDB rules, including 31 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapters 361 and 362. Foremost among those responsibilities shall be the development of a regional flood plan for Region 15 Lower Rio Grande that identifies flood risks, establishes flood mitigation and floodplain management goals, and recommends evaluations, strategies, and projects to reduce flood risks.

In order to be eligible for voting membership on the Region 15 Lower Rio Grande RFPG, a person must be capable of adequately representing the interest for which a member is sought, be willing to participate in the regional flood planning process, attend meetings, and abide by RFPG bylaws. The initial terms of all voting members shall be for a period of two (2) years. 

Nominations may be made to the Region 15 Lower Rio Grande RFPG Sponsor, the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 (HCDD1), until 5:00 PM, January 24th, 2025. Please complete the following nomination form and submit when finished or contact Jaime J. Salazar if you need one sent to you. Please submit nominations to region15lrg@hcdd1.org  by email, or mail to: Region 15 RFPG, c/o Jaime J. Salazar, Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1,  902 N. Doolittle Rd., Edinburg, TX 78542. Please call 956-292-7080 for further information. Or explore the TWDB’s Flood Planning webpage at  https://www.twdb.texas.gov/flood/planning/index.asp for additional Flood Planning Group information. 

Name of Nominee:
Nominee Phone No:
Nominee e-mail:
Nominee Mailing Address:
County in which the Nominee resides:
Current occupation of nominee:
Professional qualifications of nominee (You can e-mail your resume/CV to region15lrg@hcdd1.org)
Brief bio and summary of qualifications of the nominee:
General type of flood-related knowledge, experience, and approximately number of years of being involved in flood-related issues:
Previous public service and/or leadership experience and roles:
Description of why nominee is interested in membership, how they could contribute most as RFPG member, and how they otherwise meet criteria for selection:
Is this individual being nominated for more than one Interest Category?
Check the SINGLE interest category for nomination. (each interest category that an individual is being nominated for requires a separate submission)

Does the nominee reside within the region for which they are being nominated?
If no, does the nominee’s professional or other activities occur within the region for which they are being nominated?
If yes, in what county(s) does this occur:
Please list any endorsements from individuals and/or organizations for this nominee and attach any supporting information.
Provide two references (name, title/affiliation, phone number):
Does this submission include attachments? If yes, please email attachments to region15lrg@hcdd1.org. Please use the following naming convention for submitted files: "RegionNumber_InterestCategory_NomineeName"

Name & phone number of the person submitting this form (nominator, may be the same as nominee):

Please make sure you have filled out this form completely before submitting.

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