SWCD directors can appoint associate directors to assist the SWCD board. There is no limit to the number of associate directors serving a SWCD. These individuals can provide additional advice, input, perspective, and manpower to the SWCD board. Serving as an associate director can also serve as training before becoming a SWCD director. Associate directors are not afforded the same legal protection as directors and cannot vote on official business under any circumstances. The 2009 - 2010 Associate Directors are:
The Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) was chartered by the State of Illinois on January 6, 1947, as a public body corporate and politic in accordance with the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Act (70 ILCS 405). As such, the Grundy County SWCD is required to implement the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 ILCS 140) and the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120).
The Grundy Co. SWCD believes that an open and honest government is essential to American democracy, and it can only be achieved through the free exchange of information between the government and its citizens. The Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act are critical tools in shining light on government actions and ultimately strengthening our democracy. (Adapted from “A message from the Attorney General” Lisa Madigan, Attorney General, State of Illinois, September, 2004.)