R64-1-2. Definitions

  (1) "Commission" means the Utah Conservation Commission created by Section 4-18-4, which directs and implements the Agriculture Resource Development Loan program throughout the State of Utah, chaired by the Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.

  (2) "ZEC" means a zone executive committee representing several conservation districts in a geographic area consisting of one member from each of the conservation districts in that zone to coordinate ARDL activities.

  (3) "CD Board" means a conservation district board consisting of five elected supervisors within each conservation district created by Section 4-18-105, to coordinate ARDL activities at the district level.

  (4) "ARDL Program Coordinator or Loan Administrator" means the staff administrator of the ARDL program employed by the Department of Agriculture and Food.

  (5) "Technical Assistance" or "Technical Assistance Agency" means such individuals or group of individuals, including administrative services, who may be requested by an applicant client to provide specialized input for proposed projects.

  (6) "Executive Committee" means a committee, made up of the commission chair and at least two other members selected from and approved by the commission, who approve applications for presentation to the commission.

  (7) "Application" means a project proposal which is prepared by an individual seeking ARDL funds through the process established by the commission and in accordance with Section 4-18-105.

  (8) "Resource Improvement and Management Plan" means a plan providing a schedule of operations, implementation and cost estimates, and other pertinent information prepared by a technical assistant, or technical assistance agency, which has been approved by the commission.