Catalog of Sample Policies for Pennsylvania's Conservation Districts

Activities Fund Account
(Pike Conservation District)

The Activities Fund is the District's primary operating account, which consists of grant income, County appropriations, permit fees and earnings from the annual Tree Sale and other fund-raising activities. Expenditures from this fund pay operating expenses, grant expenditures, educational program and fundraiser costs, and support the mission and goals of the Conservation District as approved by the Board of Directors.

• The goal of the fund is to match each year's expenditures with income. Actual surpluses or deficits, although not planned, may be added to or subtracted from the fund balance (see Capital Reserve Fund).
• Guidelines for annual fund expenditures are set through an annual budget developed by the District Manager and Finance and Planning Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

Checks must contain two signatures. The Treasurer, Chairman, District Manager and Secretary are signatories for the Activities Fund Account.