CRDC consists of 52 board members. Thirty of these members live and work in rural Colorado and represent private business, community non-profits and local government. Up to 14 state agency representatives, up to 14 federal agency liaisons and two representatives from Colorado s tribal nations fill out this very broad-based, statewide network. For example, an individual living in Trinidad may choose to represent either the southeast or the south central region. Rural representation is determined within the regions and consists of two individuals each from private, non-profit and local government sectors.
Tribal representation is determined by the individual tribal government.
The Federal Executive Board appoints federal agency liaisons to the board. The Governor appointed participating state agencies at the time the Council was created. Board members set the Council s agenda and create a plan of work each year at the annual meeting. Rural board members are elected to three year terms and representatives from the state, federal and tribal governments are appointed be the individual agency. All board members attend four quarterly meetings which are held in rural communities around the state.