(1) In addition to all other requirements, the department and commission shall continue to maintain liaison with citizen organizations active in areas concerning department responsibilities. This liaison will be on both formal and informal bases through participation in their meetings and through membership of department personnel in these organizations. Such organizations include but are not limited to: Montana Wildlife Federation, Montana Wilderness Association, Audubon Society, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Sierra Club, Environmental Information Center, Northern Rockies Action Group, various state and local outfitter and guide organizations, local unaffiliated rod and gun clubs, or any other citizen organization expressing an interest in wildlife and outdoor recreation of the state of Montana.