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About Soil and Water District Board
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 Soil and Water District Board
- 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
- As a qualified voter in the County Extension district, you are eligible to be a candidate for county extension council. To qualify as a candidate, you will need to obtain twenty-five (25) signatures on a nominating petition, from the county auditor's office. We would urge you to obtain a few additional signatures, but 30 or 35 will be sufficient. When the petition has been completed, you will need to return it to the county auditor's office and sign an affidavit at that time. The petition must be filed at the auditor's office.
- Filing period
- August 23, 2026 - September 17, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
- Where to file
- 101 1st St N, Newton, IA 50208
- Filing phone
- 641-792-7016
- Step 3
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