Conservation District Supervisors Additional Information
The governing body of a conservation district consists of a five-member board of supervisors. Supervisors are elected at the conservation district annual meeting in January or February. They serve three-year terms and are elected in staggered terms to provide continuity on the board and maintain operational consistency. A conservation district board may appoint a person to fill a vacant board position between elections. Supervisors are public officials serving as grassroots representatives of landowners and the general public, providing leadership and direction of volunteer cooperation in natural resource conservation programs. The programs are implemented with the assistance of conservation district staff and cooperating partners. As a district supervisor, you have a unique niche among agencies managing Kansas’ natural resources.
Effective supervisors are vital to conservation districts where employees need guidance and supervision. Supervisors that are skilled in communication, problem solving, and employee motivation posses the skills to be a good leader.
Interested in serving on your local conservation district board? Contact your local office to see if there are any upcoming vacancies.