Governance, Operations, Training and Development
The State Conservation Commission (SCC) provides resources for conservation district supervisors and staff as part of our statutory role to guide and assist conservation districts. Much of this information provided below is in consultation with legal and tax experts, but it is not legal or tax advice. The SCC encourages you to consult qualified legal and accounting professionals to address your specific circumstances. This information will be updated often – check back regularly for new or revised information.
Conservation Accountability and Performance Program (CAPP)
Lobbying and Advocacy
Open Government
- Open Public Meetings Act - Attorney General Video (16:40) - required supervisor training!
- Public Records Act - Attorney General Video (30:10) - required supervisor training!
- Open Government Training Resources - Office of the Attorney General
- Executive Sessions - DO Brief 6-2012
- Supervisor Email and Records and Retention - DO Brief 12-2014
- For district supervisors and public records officers – Click here to verify you took the Open Government Training!”
Supervisors and Boards
Contracting and Bidding
- Suggested guidelines for purchasing, bidding, and contracting for Washington State Conservation Districts (MRSC, Updated Nov. 2016)
- Prevailing Wage - DO Brief 11-2016
- Suspension and Debarment of Contractors - DO Brief 9-2013
District Funding and Financial Administration
- Creating a System of Rates and Charges to Fund Conservation Work - DO Brief 10-2014
- IRS 1099 Reporting and Forms - DO Brief 01-2017
- SAO Schedule 22 Guidance for 2018
- Tax Deductable Donations to Conservation Districts - DO Brief 1-2008<
Ethics
Human Resources
- Properly Constructed Personnel Files - DO Brief 7-2013
- Requirement to Provide Two Unpaid Holidays - DO Brief 11-2014
Public vs Private Sector Activities
Video Orientation for Conservation District Supervisors and Staff
Module 1: Overview, History, Mission, and Principles
Learn about the history of conservation districts nationally and in Washington State, and the unique role districts play in natural resource stewardship.Module 2: Governance and Operations
Learn about the local governance structure of conservation districts, the role and responsibilities of supervisors, district planning and operations, potential funding sources, and more.Module 3: Partnerships
Learn the roles, responsibilities, and opportunities related to conservation districts' key partners, including the State Conservation Commission, Washington Association of Conservation Districts, state and federal agencies, tribes, NGOs, and local government.Required open government training (for supervisors)
- Open Public Meetings Act - Attorney General Video (16:40)
- Public Records Act - Attorney General Video (22:37)
- For district supervisors and public records officers – Click here to verify you took the Open Government Training!”
