Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network 2023 Member Agreement

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Thank you for your interest in becoming/remaining a Member of the Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network. This Member Agreement helps the Network keep current information about all participating local governments and plan Network programming in response to regular changes in the region.

Members are municipal and county governments in the Hudson River estuary watershed, represented by any number of elected, appointed, or hired officials working directly with or adjacent to the issue of flood resiliency. Each representative from a member municipality/county should complete this form to the best of their ability.

Members are responsible for attending Network programming to increase their knowledge and capacity for resilience planning, share their experiences with other Network members, bring their stories of success forward for shared learning, and participate in regular feedback opportunities to help shape and direct the Network.

Note: Some questions in this form will reference Network Partners, which are comprised of: 1) Agency Partners: state, federal, or regional agencies; 2) Community Partners: regional (multi-county), state, or national non-governmental organizations, community foundations, corporate funders; or 3) Consulting Partners: consultants, engineers, lawyers, other private-sector partners. (Updated: 5/11/2023)

Email *

Part 1: Group Agreements

As a Member of the Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network, we ask that you actively engage the following list of values and community-based agreements whenever the Network or sub-groups of the Network convene:

Share resources, stories, and data intentionally and meaningfully
Embrace and celebrate diverse people, perspectives, and experiences
Listen to understand, and “share the mic”
Center our work around shared goals and visions
Gather with a collaborative spirit
Communicate with honesty, transparency, and positive intent
Value and elevate all of the knowledge in the Network

Do you agree? *

I AGREE

I DO NOT AGREE

Part 2: Member Information

Municipality/County: *

Municipal/County Role
*

Name of Representative: *

Preferred Phone *

Preferred Email
*

Preferred Mailing Address *

Is your municipality's/county's flood resilience work available on a webpage? Please provide the link

Additional Affiliations

Within my municipality/county, there is support for flood resilience from the following. Check all that apply. *

mayor/executive office officials

other elected officials

water/environmental or other municipal department

volunteer boards or commissions (planning, conservation, Climate Smart Communities, etc.)

community-based organizations

residents

Other:

Required

My municipality’s/county’s goals for flood resilience in the coming year include: (Check all that apply) *

completing or updating a flood risk assessment

creating or convening a task force or local committee focused on flood resilience and/or climate change

working toward emergency preparedness with residents and municipal departments

passing a local policy related to flood resilience and/or climate change

participating in project planning for a flood resilience project

participating in project implementation for a flood resilience project

identifying/applying for funding for a flood resilience project

Other:

Required

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your municipality’s/county’s support or goals for flood resilience?

Part 3: Programming & Participation

As a Member of the Flood Resilience Network, it is expected that you attend at least one educational event this year: a web-based or in-person training, in-person site visit, networking event, or other offering. To the best of your ability, do you agree to meet this expectation?

I AGREE

I DO NOT AGREE

As a Member of the Flood Resilience Network, you are given access to a network of Members and Partners who are committed to advance flood resilience throughout the Hudson Valley, as well as training, resources, funding opportunities, peer sharing opportunities, services, and other forms of support. There are no dues to participate in the Network, but all Members are asked to participate and operate in good faith.

I UNDERSTAND

As a Member of the Flood Resilience Network, you will be asked to provide feedback and weigh in on decisions affecting the region; this may include signing-on or opting-in to support advocacy or policy decisions that the Network might choose to take a position on. These opportunities are optional and Members are not required to participate in them.

I UNDERSTAND

As a Member of the Flood Resilience Network, you will be invited to participate in temporary working groups and/or standing committees to help advance the role of the Network and the success of flood resilience strategies in the region. These opportunities are optional, but are encouraged to distribute decision-making and responsibility throughout the Network.

I UNDERSTAND

Working groups comprising Network Members and Partners will form as needed to carry out strategies and advance Network goals; these groups are temporary and project-based. Are you interested in serving on a working group this or next year? We will be defining the specific working groups based on Member feedback.

(Selecting “yes” does not commit you to serving.)

YES, please contact me with more information.

NO, not at this time.

MAYBE, I'm interested but need more information

The Flood Resilience Network keeps an internal directory of participating Members & Partners; this directory helps Members and Partners connect with each other for support of all varieties. We will be listing your name and affiliation in the directory, which is only shared with Flood Resilience Network Members and Partners. As provided above, what additional information is okay to include?

Preferred E-mail

Preferred Phone

Preferred Mailing Address

Municipal/county flood resilience webpage

Do not include any additional contact information

Other:

Required

The Flood Resilience Network coordinates site visits and trainings at different locations around the Hudson Valley; this promotes access across the watershed and showcases communities in the Network. Would you be interested in hosting a gathering in your community?

(Checking YES on either of those options does not commit you to hosting.)

YES, I would like to host a site visit to demonstrate a flood resilience project in my community

YES, I would like to suggest a venue to have a training or gathering

NO, I do not wish to host any events in my community at this time

Required

Please let us know any additional details about what flood resilience projects you would like to showcase and/or information about venues, timing, etc.

The Flood Resilience Network has a standing Advisory Committee. The functions of the Advisory Committee are to advise on Network programming, prioritize topics covered in training and informational sessions, direct Network goals and strategies, identify needs and gaps for resource creation and sharing, and to keep the Network’s scope grounded in local priorities. The Advisory Committee might also be involved in making decisions on behalf of the Network related to funding, advocacy opportunities, managing Network growth, and planning/facilitating gatherings of the Network. The Advisory Committee meets quarterly, at minimum.

Are you interested in serving on the Advisory Committee this or next year?

(Selecting “yes” does not commit you to serving.)

YES, please contact me with more information

NO, not at this time

What kinds of support/resources would you be most likely to utilize this year as a Member of the Flood Resilience Network? *

Which of these program offerings are you most interested in or able to attend? Check all that apply.

virtual meeting or training

in-person meeting or training

in-person site visit

in-person networking event

Other:

Required

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about your priorities or ability to attend programming through the Flood Resilience Network? (optional)

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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