District Services Division - Oklahoma Conservation Commission

District Services Division EMPOWERING CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ACROSS THE STATE Serving as a liaison between the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the state’s conservation districts, the District Services Division helps streamline communication and coordination to enhance each district’s conservation efforts by: Providing a centralized point of contact for conservation districts to request assistance Providing staff in district District Services Division EMPOWERING CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ACROSS THE STATE Serving as a liaison between the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the state’s conservation districts, the District Services Division helps streamline communication and coordination to enhance each district’s conservation efforts by: Providing a centralized point of contact for conservation districts to request assistance Providing staff in district offices to facilitate communication with other agency representatives when needed Offering training and professional development for conservation district employees and directors Assisting conservation districts with legal affairs, natural resource planning and reporting, district board functions, human relations, conflict resolution, and finance and personnel management Conservation Districts Directory of Conservation District Offices Conservation District Equipment and Services Most conservation districts offer custom services or equipment rentals, such as and trailers. Contact your local district to inquire about services, equipment and prices. CONTACT YOUR DISTRICT READ THE ACT The Conservation District Act Originally signed into law in 1937, the Conservation District Act continues to be the foundation of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s and the Conservation Districts’ operations today. CONSERVATION DISTRICT DIRECTOR ELECTIONS See below for more information. Each conservation district’s governing body consists of five public officials: two board members who are appointed by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and three directors who are elected by registered voters within the conservation district. Elected directors serve three-year terms, which run from July 1 to June 30. The three elected positions are numbered 1, 2 and 3 with succeeding terms so that one term expires each year. Elections Elections for district director are held each year on the first Tuesday of June as established by law, a day also designated as Conservation District Day. Eligibility To be eligible to file for district director election, an individual must be a registered voter in the district and must have a cooperator agreement with the district. If individuals do not already have a cooperator agreement with the district they can make application for the agreement. Filing for Conservation District Director Election Interested persons may obtain and file a Notification and Declaration of Candidacy form from their local conservation district office during the filing period which is during the first two weeks of May each year. Forms are also available by clicking on the links below. Forms Notification and Declaration of Candidacy Application for Cooperator Agreement After all paperwork is submitted to the local conservation district office, it is then forwarded to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. For questions or further information regarding district director elections, you may contact your local  conservation district . Additional information regarding Conservation District Elections and the role of the board of directors is available in the Conservation District Handbook beginning on page 25. CONSERVATION DISTRICT GENERAL MEETING SCHEDULE Districts A – K general meeting times. *Dates and times provided are intended to be a general guide only. Always verify meeting dates and times directly with the Conservation District; changes occur often. Adair County 2nd Thursday, 1:00 pm Alfalfa County 2nd Tuesday, Time Varies