ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Angela P. White, Ph.D.

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREAngela P. White, Ph.D.
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STRUCTURE

• BOARD of DIRECTORS
• Elected Directors
• Associate Directors
• Officers
• Committees
• PERSONNEL (Paid)
• VOLUNTEERS

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DIRECTORS POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

• Local Citizens
• Elected/Appointed
• Term 4 Years
• No Salary
• Common Goals and Objectives
• Unique Goals and Objectives

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Elected Directors

• Elected in General Election.
• ALL VA directors elected the same year.
• Publish public notice in newspapers for District
  election coverage.
• DCR notifies SWCD of upcoming elections.

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Appointed Directors

• Two Appointed Directors, Non-Election Yr.
• VCE Agent
• At-large Appointed Director
• Procedure for Extension Agent
• Nominations.
• Forms
• DCR-DSWC 199-064 (Nomination for Appointment)
• 199-065 (Director Info. Form)
• 199-066 (Oath of Office)

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Associate Directors

• Appointed to serve as ADVISORS REPRESENTATIVES
  of the SWCD.
• Should support conservation efforts.
• No voting privileges.
• Should provide their knowledge to the Directors.
• Should serve on District committees and attend
  75 of meetings.
• Eligible for reimbursement for district-related
  expenditures.

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Officers and Related Duties

• Officer Elections Annual
• Chairman Provides leadership, Conducts
  meetings, Appoints Committees.
• Vice Chairman Assists Chairman.
• Secretary- Keeps official minutes, Maintains
  district files, Handles correspondence.
• Treasurer - Oversees finances, Leads budget
  planning, Maintains records, Presents financial
  statements to Board.

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Committees

• Annual appointments by Chairman.
• Two Types Standing Ad Hoc
• Standing Committees
• Personnel
• Budget Finance
• Technical
• Education Publicity
• Ad Hoc Committees
• - Legislative

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Typical Office Structure Personnel (Paid)

• CURRENT
• District Manager
• Conservation Specialist
• Administrative Secretary
• Conservation Technician (Ag. and/or Urban)
• Education Specialist

• TRADITIONAL
• Administrative Assistant
• Technical
• Education Coordinator
• Ag. Water Quality Specialist
• Conservation Technician
• Conservation Specialist

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Typical Office Structure Cont.

• Federal and State Cooperating Agencies
• Example USDA Service Center Concept
• NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
• FSA (Farm Service Agency)
• - DCR (Department of Conservation Recreation)

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VOLUNTEERS

• Program and Services Tool.
• Recruitment.
• Position Descriptions.
• Volunteer Coordination.