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Board Election Information

GOVERNED BY OUR COMMUNITY

Franklin Conservation District (FCD) is governed by a board of five volunteer supervisors who set our priorities and policies. Three supervisors are locally elected, and at least two of the three elected supervisors must be landowners or operators of a farm. Two supervisors are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission, and at least one must be a landowner or operate a farm.

Meetings

FCD board meetings are scheduled for every third Tuesday of the month from 12:00-2:00PM at the FCD Office. There's no July meeting.

Election Information & Deadlines

Franklin Conservation District determines an election date between January and March (typically in March, but contact us for more information). Interested candidates must be a registered voter who resides in Franklin County and may be a landowner or operator of a farm within the conservation district boundary, depending on the current composition of the FCD board of supervisors. The deadline to apply for the elected position is 4 weeks prior to Election Day and the deadline for an appointed position is March 31st.

Open Supervisor Positions

Appointed Position

There's one appointed position open for election in 2025. Apply below!

Elected Position

Position 1 is open for election in 2025. Apply below!

Appointed Position

There are two Supervisor roles that are appointed to Franklin Conservation District by the Washington State Conservation Commission. The Commission requires that everyone who wants to be considered for an appointed position must submit the appointment application (AF1) in its entirety before March 31st regardless of status. After the application deadline, the Commission will evaluate each applicant for their qualifications and sustainability to serve. Immediately upon appointment by the Commission, the applicant becomes a municipal officer of the conservation district and may begin performing the duties required by conservation district supervisors at the next regular or special meeting.

Mid-Term Elections

Mid-term appointments are less than 3 years as vacancies occur. Mid-term application deadlines are set by Franklin Conservation District and the position must be advertised for a minimum of 4 weeks in advance.

Visit the Washington State Conservation  website or more information on Appointed Positions.

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Elected Position

FCD determines the election date between January and March (typically in March, but contact FCD for more information). Candidates are required to fill out the Candidate Required Information form (PF-A) to be considered for eligibility. The application deadline is 4 weeks prior to the selected Election Day. 

Write-in Candidate

A write-in candidate that wins an election must fill out the Candidate Required Information form within 28 days of notification to be assessed for eligibility to serve.

Visit the Washington State Conservation Commission website for more information on Elected Positions.

Franklin County's Positions

In Franklin County, there are three positions as shown on the map that dictate who is eligible to run for election. FCD Board contains three elected supervisors and each elected supervisor must live in their respective position and at least two of the positions must be a landowner or operator of a farm. Position 1 includes Connell and the northwestern corner of the county. Position 2 includes the southern portion of Franklin County including the City of Mesa and excluding the City of Pasco. Residents in the county donut hole within the City of Pasco are eligible to run. Position 3 includes the northeastern corner of the county excluding the City of Kahlotus.

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Supervisor Role

Responsibilities

  • Identify local natural resource conservation needs

  • Develop and evaluate Annual and Long-range plans.

  • Educate and inform landowners, farm operators, the general public, and local, state and federal legislators on conservation issues and programs.

  • Administer the District by delegating tasks through a structure of board officers and committees.

  • Budget district funds and report on activities to the public.

  • Set policy for District Executive Director to implement.

  • CD Supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation.

Time Required

A Supervisor’s term of office is three years. Supervisors are expected to attend 11 regularly scheduled board meetings per year, committee meetings, and other special meetings, for an average of 20 days/year.

Benefits

  • Serving your community by guiding programs to protect and enhance its natural resource priorities for present and future generations

  • Satisfaction in seeing conservation practices applied locally

  • Interaction with others who are passionate about natural resource conservation

  • Ability to provide input to local, State, and Federal conservation programs

  • Learning opportunities through the Washington Conservation Commission and the Washington Association of District Employees.

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