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The Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (MSWCD) Board of Directors (Board) is comprised of seven Directors. Each Director is elected by the registered voters of the district to serve a four-year term. There are two types of Director positions available on the MSWCD Board: At-large and Zone.
The MSWCD has six Director positions up for election in 2022 four Zone Directors and two At-Large. Check with the MSWCD office to determine if you are eligible for an At-large or a Zone position. Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) will review the information provided on the Declaration of Candidacy form to ensure the candidate qualifies for the position.
The other positions on SWCD boards are Zone positions. Two pathways to Zone Director eligibility are:
Interested candidates can request an information packet, which includes information about the MSWCD, Director position, and application/selection process, by contacting Brenda Sanchez at 503- 871-7311 or by email at brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net. You may also visit our office by appointment located at 408 N Third Ave, Stayton.
We also recommend attending a MSWCD Board meeting prior to deciding to be a candidate to understand what Director duties entail before making a commitment. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Contact Brenda Sanchez if interested in attending a Board meeting.
Dates to know for the 2022 Director election:
For more information, please contact District Manager Brenda Sanchez at 503-871-7311.