Conservation District Supervisors and Officers Responsibilities and Rights.

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Conservation District Supervisors and Officers Responsibilities and Rights

Conservation District Purpose The purpose of a soil and water conservation district is to conserve and develop all renewable natural resources within the district (KRS ). District is authorized to sponsor and participate in projects/activities that promote conservation, development, maintenance, use of renewable resources.

Possible projects/activities Conservation practices on agricultural lands Control of soil erosion Retardation of water runoff Construction of flood prevention structures Maintenance of flood plains Preservation of wilderness areas Protection of fish and wildlife Watershed stabilization Avoidance/abatement of sedimentation and/or pollution in water bodies Forestation and reforestation Establishment of parks and other outdoor recreation areas Protection of open space and green areas

Supervisor Qualifications Resident of district Filed petition with County Clerk’s office Cannot hold any other elected office Any resident who meets the qualifications for district supervisor as set forth in KRS 262 is qualified to serve, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability

Supervisor Administrative Responsibilities Actively participate in board meetings and functions. Take an active role in developing district’s annual plan of work, budget, annual report, long range plan, etc. Identify conservation needs and set priorities. Keep informed on legislation and policy. Know and understand the relationship between partner agencies. Cooperate with other board members. Encourage landowners to participate in programs. Encourage proper use and management of district equipment.

Supervisor Fiscal Responsibilities Secure adequate operating funds for the district County general funds or millage taxes State Direct Aid contributions and grants Business donations Matching funds Establish business procedures, accounting, and financial management of district’s fiscal affairs Provide an annual financial report of district accounts for the Division of Conservation and the public

Supervisor Functional Responsibilities Participate in the annual KACD convention Participate in KACD area meetings Participate in natural resource conservation committees Know business and agricultural leaders in your community Be acquainted with farmers in your district Prepare and publish articles, newsletters, guidebooks and other publications

Supervisor Educational Responsibilities Encourage and support the development of a strong conservation education program in your district Keep public informed about conservation programs, opportunities and concerns

District Officers Board should elect at least Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer or Secretary/Treasurer It is recommended that this is done yearly It is recommended that supervisors rotate through the offices

Duties of a Chairperson Work with administrative secretary to create agenda for meeting Leads district meetings in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order Calls meetings to order at appointed time Presides over all district meetings Preserves order and decorum Votes only in the case of a tie, roll call vote, or vote by ballot Assures proper review of all information before board takes action

Duties of a Vice Chairperson Is familiar with duties of chairperson Presides as chairperson in his/her absence

Duties of Secretary Supervises all written reports Supervises the recording of the minutes of all district meetings for their accuracy and compliance with the Open Meetings Act The administrative secretary may take or draft the minutes for review by elected secretary

Duties of Treasurer Safeguards the district’s assets and provides a complete accounting of its financial status. Supervises the paying of all district bills. Verifies the district’s financial standing. Signs and verifies all bank statements. Presents the treasurer’s report at each meeting. NEVER, EVER signs blank checks Assists board with preparing, understanding, adopting, and executing an annual budget Makes sure all revenue and expenditures are in annual budget.