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About County Soil and Water Conservation District Commission
About this position
As a commissioner, you'll help guide soil and water conservation programs in the county, and will have the opportunity to influence state and national conservation programs. You'll be expected to take part in monthly meetings, become knowledgeable of soil and water conservation laws and programs, develop and carry out soil and water resource conservation plans, and help direct financial incentive programs. You will be reimbursed for expenses, and be protected from personal liability. You will be involved in publishing an annual report, and assist in the management of district funds and personnel.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Soil and Water Conservation District Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be able to eligible to vote, must be a citizen at the time of the election, an a resident of Iowa and the particular township/county you're running for.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Each candidate must file an affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions or convention certificate with the county auditor for county offices or the Secretary of State's Office for federal and state offices. The affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions or convention certificate must be filed together or they will be rejected. Township officials only file an affidavit of candidacy. Signatures Needed: For County Supervisors in Plan 1 and 2 Counties: At least 250 or 1% of registered voters in the county as of July 1 of previous year, whichever is less. Plan 3 Counties: At least 150 or 1% of registered voters in the supervisor district as of July 1 of previous year, whichever is less. County Auditor and the County Sheriff need at least 250 or 1% of registered voters in the county as of July 1 of previous year, whichever is less. There are no signature requirements for the Township Trustee position. The County Hospital Trustee needs 50 signatures from the county. The Soil and Water Conservation Board needs 25 from the conservation district. The Agricultural Extension Council needs 25 signatures from the extension district.
- Filing period
- August 23, 2026 - September 17, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
- Where to file
- 5 Wt 7th St, Atlantic, IA 50022
- Filing phone
- 712-243-4570
- Step 3
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