Directors

Directors are elected by the electorate of Wheeler County at the General Election in November on even-numbered years. Directors may be appointed by the Board to fill a vacancy between elections for the duration of that position’s term. Five of the seven positions are classified as zone positions and must meet the zone requirements and terms of office specified in ORS 568.560. The other two positions are classified as at-large, which may be held by any persons residing within the district boundaries and are registered to vote in Wheeler County.

The Wheeler SWCD Board of Directors works cooperatively as a unit to govern the District. An individual director has power only when acting as a part of the board as a whole. Individual board members may be delegated authority or power to act on behalf of the Board in specific, limited tasks. This authority or power is granted through Board action (resolution, motion, policy, etc.) and must be recorded in the meeting minutes.

ORS 568.560(4) requires all district boards to select a Chair and Secretary from among its Directors. We appoint a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer to have the following delegated authorities:

Chair | Presides at and conducts all meetings. The Chair is granted the responsibility to represent the District with other districts, agencies, associations, partners, organizations, legislators, and landowners consistent with the policies, plans, and interests of the District.

Vice-Chair | Given the authority to act as the Chair in case of the absence or unavailability of the appointed Chair.

Secretary/Treasurer | Ensures accurate accounts of meetings and financials are recorded, including the annual budget and audit.

Committees, standing or select, are an effective way for the Board to efficiently govern the District. The committees are often composed of board members (directors, associate directors, director emeritus, etc.), staff, representatives of cooperating agencies and associations, and/or interested citizens.