Nominations Being Accepted for Directors
Two (2) Will/South Cook Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Directors will be elected m a nominating and election process
A ballot election will be held on Wednesday, February 9th, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Will-South Cook Soil & Water Conservation District, 1201 South Gougar Road, New Lenox, Illinois, 60451. Absentee balloting will be available at the District Office starting January 30th until February 6th, 2023.
All persons who own or occupy land that is included within the boundaries of Will and South Cook Counties and are of legal voting age are eligible to run for the Board of Directors. The governing body of the SWCD shall consist of five Directors, who shall be owners or occupiers of lands within the District in which they serve. Each Director will serve a term of two years.
District board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. The responsibilities of the Directors consist of program management, financial management, personnel management and legislation.
Directors are required to chair or serve on the various District committees (i.e. Education Committee).
Other interested persons are encouraged to serve as Associate Directors for the District. Serving as an Associate Director can serve as training to become a SWCD Director.
Associate Directors also provide additional advice, input, perspective and manpower to the SWCD Board. For further information please call the District office at 815-462-3106 ext. 3.
Nominating Committee
Will/South Cook SWCD, 1201 South Gougar, Road New Lenox, IL 60451
I am interested in being considered for Nomination to the Board of Directors for the Will/South Cook Soil & Water Conservation District.
Name (please print):
Mailing Address:
Township Telephone:
Signature:
Return this form and a copy of your driver’s license, in person, between the dates of December 15th, 2022 and January 25th, 2023 to be included on the ballot