Budget Committee ​

We’re Seeking Community Members to Join Our Budget Committee
 
Polk Soil and Water Conservation District is a local unit of government that helps Polk County community members care for the land and water. We are a non-regulatory organization that collaborates with residents to conserve our shared natural resources for current and future generations. 
We are seeking community members to join the Budget Committee, which is responsible for reviewing Polk SWCD’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2023. There are two community member positions vacant. The District is interested in filling those positions as well as identifying one or two alternates.
What is the Budget Committee?
The Budget Committee is composed of 14 members.  The Polk SWCD elected Board of Directors make up seven of those members, while the other seven are community members appointed for a three-year term by the Polk SWCD. Service on the Budget Committee is voluntary. Oregon Budget Law prohibits the District from offering a stipend or other form of financial compensation for service.
What does the Budget Committee do?
The committee will meet a minimum of one time in May. The first Budget Committee meeting is scheduled for May 10th at 6pm. The second meeting (if needed) will be held two weeks after the first meeting on May 24th at 6pm. The meetings are hybrid – via zoom and in-person at the OSU Extension office, 289 E Ellendale Ave. Suite 301, Dallas, OR 97338.
The Budget Committee:
1. Receives the budget document
2. Hears the budget message
3. Hears and considers public comment
4. Discusses and revises the budget as needed
5. Approves the budget
6. Approves the property taxes
 
Who can join the Budget Committee?
Appointed Budget Committee members must meet the following requirements:
  • Reside in and are registered to vote within Polk County, OR.
  • Willing to serve a three-year term beginning in 2023.
  • Demonstrate an interest in Polk SWCD’s conservation work and the planning and budgeting process that supports this work.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to working on a team.
 
An employee or anyone directly benefiting financially from Polk SWCD is not eligible to serve as an appointed member on the Budget Committee.
We value and seek the perspectives of those with diversity in age, ability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status.
How to apply:
If you are interested in serving on our Budget Committee, please complete the Budget Committee Member Interest Form and send to manager@polkswcd.com or mail to 580 Main St., Suite A, Dallas, OR 97338.

Ad-Hoc Committees

Ad-Hoc Committees are a temporary committee charged with a specific task or for a specific time period. Ad-Hoc committees usually are disbanded when the assigned task and/or time frame is completed. 

Forestry: Deals with Polk County forestry issues as they arise. If needed, will bring to Board to address.
Facilitator: Director Jock Dalton
Directors: Director Mike Wilson
Staff: District Manager

Land Use: Deals with Polk County land-use issues as they arise. If needed, will bring to Board to address.
Facilitator: Director Chad Woods
Directors: Jock Dalton 
Staff: Marc Bell

Small Grant Team
Matt Crawford - Emeritus

Agriculture Water Quality Management Areas: Discuss issues relating to the ODA scope of work for SB 1010, the selected focus area, and related grants and reports.
Water Quality Staff: Farm Specialist
Yamhill Basin Representative: Director Matt Crawford
Mid-Willamette Representative: Director Eden Olsen

Properties: Investigate and research current easement possibilities and recommend policies regarding acquisition and management of conservation easements.
Facilitator: Director Lindsay McClary
Directors: Jock Dalton, Donna Champeau
Director Emeritus: David Simmons
Staff: Marc Bell

Standing Committees ​

Standing Committees are permanent committees charged with working on basic aspects of District work and developing recommendations. Standing Committees shall meet as needed.

Personnel Committee:  Provides oversight of personnel management, procedures and policies. Provides reports and recommendations to the board on personnel-related issues and updates to policy manual. Carries out board direction on personnel-related issues: hiring/firing, discipline, interviews, performance evaluations, pay issues, disputes, and grievances etc.
Facilitator: Donna Champeau
Directors: Lindsay McClary, Eden Olsen, Donna Champeau, Mike Wilson
Staff: ​ District Manager

Policy Committee: Reviews, develops, and proposes district operational procedures consistent with District policy. Provides reports and recommendations to the board on policy-related issues and updates to policy manual.
Facilitator: Director Pryor Garnett
Directors: Lindsay McClary, Donna Champeau
Director Emeritus: David Simmons
Staff: District Manager

Fiscal/Programs Committee: Provides oversight of fiscal management procedures and fiscal policies. Provides reports and recommendations to the board on fiscal-related issues and updates to policy manual.
Facilitator: Director Jock Dalton
Directors:  Pryor Garnett, Chad Woods
Staff: District Manager

District Officers 2023
Chair - Mike Wilson
Vice Chair - Chad Woods
Secretary - Pryor Garnett
Treasurer - Jock Dalton