V. CONSERVATION DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

1. District employees play a vital role in district affairs. PACD recommends that conservation districts employ staff (administrative, technical, clerical, and other support personnel) to implement district programs. (2006)

2. PACD encourages conservation districts to establish a personnel management system which includes development of job descriptions for conservation district employees, performance evaluations, and training. (2006)

3. PACD encourages the development of a strong training program for both administrative and technical skills for all areas of district responsibility. (2006)

4. PACD encourages conservation districts to consider cooperating agencies' offers of training that are consistent with the districts' strategic plans. (2006)

5. PACD encourages conservation districts to utilize individual development plans for district employees to enhance the professional growth and skills of district staff. Training should be documented through an Individual Development Plan. (2006)

6. PACD encourages conservation districts to adopt the Conservation District Professional Code of Ethics as described in Appendix C. (2006)

7. PACD recommends that conservation districts offer a competitive wage and benefits package in order to obtain and retain quality employees. (2006)

8. The District Employees Committee supports the efforts of PACD to encourage a curriculum for conservation planning certification for district staff. (2006)