Resolution #2026-007

WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors of the Columbia Conservation District (“District”) operates under the laws of the State of Washington applicable to conservation districts. 

 

WHEREAS the District is governed by a five-member board, as set out in RCW Chapter 89.08 and WAC Section 135-110.

 

It is RESOLVED that the open position elected Board position #1 will be advertised on the Columbia Conservation District website, in the local newspaper for no less than 30 days starting February 12th, 2026 and ending March 11th, 2026 prior to Board approval and appointment of a candidate (elected position #1).

 

Interested candidates for the elected positions #1, must be registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the District. Candidates may be required to be landowners or operators of a farm, depending on the current composition of the District board of supervisors.  

 

Interested candidates must provide a written request to be considered by the board for midterm appointment, to fill the position for the remainder of the term, by March 11th, 2026 by 4 pm. This may be in the form of letter hand delivered to the district office or emailed to districtmanager@columbiccd.com.

 

A conservation district supervisor is a public official who serves without compensation and who sets policy and direction for the conservation district. The published election and appointment procedures can be viewed at the District office and are available from the Washington State Conservation Commission at http://scc.wa.gov/.