North Dakota State Soil Conservation Committee 
North Dakota State University - NDSU Extension Service

 

HANDBOOK FOR NORTH DAKOTA 
SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

Prepared By The
North Dakota 
State Soil Conservation Committee 
State Capitol, Bismarck 
 1997  

North Dakota Soil Conservation District Supervisors Handbook
 

This handbook has been prepared to assist the soil conservation district supervisors with the in their work. The success or failure of a
Soil Conservation District depends largely upon its Board of Supervisors. Recognizing this, the North Dakota State Soil Conservation
Committee has developed this handbook to clarify the purposes and functions of a Soil Conservation District and the duties of a Supervisor.

A Soil Conservation District Supervisor holds a very responsible position. He is a member of a governing board, directing a legal subdivision of State government responsible
to the legal voters of a District, with the power of taxation and the authority to formulate land use regulations.

As a Conservation District Supervisor, you will have many opportunities to help guide and develop conservation programs in your district, state and nation. You, your opinions
and voice are needed and can make a difference. You and your fellow board members will be working at the "grass roots" level, the most important vantage point for identifying
problems, finding solutions, developing and implementing programs.

Your conservation district board is charged by state law with specific responsibilities that no other agency is charged with and gives your district the necessary authority to carry
them out.

We hope you will find the explanations and suggestions in this handbook helpful.

 

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