Duties of a Pennsylvania
Conservation District Director

PA DISTRICT DIRECTOR DUTIES

1. Be familiar with Act 217, the Conservation District Law. Know the powers, authorities, responsibilities, and limitations placed upon you by the law.

2. Attend regular and special meetings of the district board.

3. Accept the responsibilities of any office to which you are appointed. Serve on committees and present reports on their accomplishments and activities.

4. Assure that the actions and policies of the district and its employees remain within the limitations of the Conservation District Law.

5. Set local policy to reflect the balanced need of the Community you represent.

6. Act as a district representative in communicating district action, policy, etc. to your local community.

7. Develop, set and implement personnel policies for the hiring and supervision of district staff.

8. Enroll landowners as cooperators with the district.

9. Attend state, national and other conservation meetings on behalf of the district to stay current with conservation issues and programs. Represent the feeling of your board as a whole, not just your personal feelings.

10. Pursue funding for district programs and initiatives.

11. Stay informed on conservation issues in your county and be familiar with important laws, policies, and programs.

12. Develop a working relationship with county government, legislators, agency officials, local municipal and county officials, and organizations which do or could cooperate with the conservation district.

13. Be familiar with district programs and activities.

14. Be positive, innovative, and action-oriented.

15. Develop an annual budget, assure fiscal responsibility and provide financial statements.

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