§ 10.1-529.1 — Duties of district directors

Virginia § 10.1-529.1

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 10.1: CONSERVATION
• Subtitle I: ACTIVITIES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
• Ch. 5: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
• Art. 3: SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

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In addition to other duties and powers, district directors shall:

1. Identify soil and water issues and opportunities within the district or related to the district and establish priorities for addressing these issues;

2. Seek a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues that impact soil and water, and assist in resolving the identified issues at the watershed, local, regional, state, and national levels;

3. Engage in actions that will improve soil and water stewardship by use of locally led programs;

4. Increase understanding among community leaders, including elected officials and others, of their role in soil and water quality protection and improvement;

5. Foster discussion and advancement within the community of positions and programs by their district;

6. Actively participate in the activities of the district and ensure district resources are used effectively and managed wisely; and

7. Support and promote the advancement of districts and their capabilities.

Legislative History

2005, c. 73.