Board & Election Information
Board Members
- ChairVoyd BrownElected Area:Area IIAreas Served:Area II
- Vice ChairMike HenbestElected Area:Area IAreas Served:Area I
- TreasurerTerrell VarnerElected Area:Area IIIAreas Served:Area IIIYears Served:Appointed 2021 to complete open seat
- SecretaryReagan BluelElected Area:MU Extension Representative
- MemberSteven MattinglyElected Area:Area IVAreas Served:Area IV
Board of Supervisors Meetings
The meetings are open to the general public. If you would like more information on an upcoming meeting, please call 417-847-4309 ext. 3.
Election Information
Next Election: February 1-20, 2024
BALLOT
Nomination Period Nov. 1-30, 2023
The qualifications required to be a supervisor are:
1. Being a land representative from the district. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located, 10 CSR 70-4.010(1)(I)
2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.
3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture”.
4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date. Section 278.110, RSMo.
5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date and be willing to serve the full term they are elected for.
6. Provide a valid mailing address to the program office and notify the program of any change of address during their term.
Elections are held every two years.
The qualifications required to be a supervisor are:
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Being a land representative from the district (as defined in 10 CSR 70-4.010 (1) (I)). A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.
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Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.
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Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture".
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Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date.
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Being eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date.