2. “To take available technical, financial, and educational resources, whatever their source, and focus or coordinate them so that they meet the needs of the local land user for conservation of soil, water and related resources.”

3. Idaho Soil Conservation District Law Title 22-2722 “A soil conservation district organized under the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a governmental subdivision of the state”

5. Obligation to the citizens you represent and to conservation Leadership of programs and staff Be informed Coordinate and show up! Make sound financial decisions. Play an active part in constructing a “real” and working Budget and Plan of Work

6. Sometimes there is a fine line between what duties are a supervisor, and which one’s are the responsibility of the staff. The following slides will illustrate the separation.

7. SUPERVISOR STAFF Sets policy on finance, personnel and other matters Provides information to board. Implements approved policies

8. SUPERVISORSTAFF Ensures proper management. Follows policy and uses sound judgment in all board business and financial transactions Compiles information and keeps board informed of all business transactions. Alerts board to any potential ethic or legal issue

9. SUPERVISORSTAFF Determines and approves program action Implements board approved programs and recommendations

10. SUPERVISOR STAFF Determines and approves program actions Implements board approved programs and recommendations.

11. SUPERVISORSTAFF Recruits, hires and evaluates staff. Develops, reviews and approves personnel policies Helps draft personnel policies.

12. SUPERVISORSTAFF Recruits new members or associates. Oversees district operations. Provides for ongoing staff supervision and training. Suggests candidates for board membership and consideration. Prepares and distributes minutes assists in training new board members

13. SUPERVISORSTAFF Develops and approves operating budget and ALL expenditures. Provides for keeping district financial records. Prepares transactions for review.

14. SUPERVISOR STAFF Determines outreach efforts and programs. Represents the district and programs to the public as determined by the Board.

15. All decisions go through the board …ALL of them Staff implements decisions of the board Staff may suggest a program or policy but any formal decisions are the boards alone to make.