| Title: | Soil And Water Conservation Districts Advisory Board, State |
| Contact Name: | Terry Davis |
| Contact Title: | Chairman of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Advisory Board |
| Contact Phone: | 309-337-1671 |
| Contact E-Mail: | tdavis@winco.net |
| Contact Comments: | Chief Apiary Inspector and Supervisor, Department of Agriculture |
| Function: | The Board may consult and advise with qualified persons regarding state’s soil erosion and sediment control provisions of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act; advises Dept. of Agriculture on policy related to administration of the Act. |
| Term: | 4 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January of odd-numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation: | Yes |
| Party Affiliation: | N/A |
| Qualifications: | See composition. |
| Compensation: | Mileage expense |
| Composition: | Five appointed by the Governor:
Owners & active operators of farmlands in state for 5 years, with consideration given to geographical location and soil and water conservation district experience.
One Ex-Officio member to advise the board, typically from the following categories:
-Director, Department of Agriculture
-Director, Agricultural Extension of University of Illinois’ College of Agriculture
-State Conservationist-USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
-State Executive Director-USDA Farm Service Agency |
| Chair: | Elected by the board |
| Authority: | 70 ILCS 405/4 |