Lower Elkhorn NRD Concludes Review of Decorum Complaint

On May 30, 2023, Lower Elkhorn NRD Board Chairman, Roger Gustafson, concluded his review of a Code of Decorum complaint lodged by NRD Board Member, Melissa Temple on April 24th of this year. The complaint centered around allegations of possible disparaging comments that were privately made by fellow NRD Board Member, Scott Clausen, against Director Temple. After carefully reviewing all information available concerning the incident, Chairman Gustafson, after consultation with the NRD Executive Board, found no violation of the Code of Decorum. Chairman Gustafson noted that the Lower Elkhorn NRD Board of Directors is committed to collegial and civil debate and expressed his hope and belief that the NRD Board could now move forward to manage the natural resources of the district.