Soil and Water District Board-Watershed Improvement District Board
About this position
A soil conservation district has established boundaries, usually along county lines, that have the authority to conduct surveys, investigations and research relating to soil erosion and the prevention and control measures needed. They may conduct demonstrations by which soil blowing and soil washing may be prevented and controlled. The supervisors of North Dakota Soil Conservation Districts have the authority to levy a tax, not exceeding two mill, for the payment of the expenses of the district.
Supervisors of the Soil Conservation District must be qualified voters residing in the district where the officer is chosen when nominating petitions are filed
Filing Requirements
To appear on the ballot, candidates must file a petition. Petitions for Soil Conservation District Supervisor must contain not less than 25 signatures of qualified electors of the district; however, no more than 300 signatures are required.