- Board meetings are open to the public. Meetings may go into closed session if such action is approved by a majority vote of the board members who constitute a quorum to discuss legal, confidential, or privileged matters under RSMo 610.021(1); personnel actions under RSMo 610.021(3); personnel records or applications under RSMo 610.021(13); or records under RSMo 610.021(14) which are otherwise protected from disclosure by law.
- Meeting dates and locations are subject to change - please call ahead to confirm.
- If you wish to be added to a meeting agenda or submit questions for response from the DeKalb SWCD Board of Supervisors, please contact the office at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time.
Next Election: February 1 - 20, 2026 for Area 2 (Sherman & Camden Townships) & Area 4 (Dallas, Adams & Grand River Townships)
Nomination Period: November 3 - December 2, 2025
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.
self-nomination-form 2025.pdf
board-member-job-description.pdf