In addition to other duties and powers, district directors shall:
1. Identify soil and water issues and opportunities within the district or related to the district and establish priorities for addressing these issues;
2. Seek a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues that impact soil and water, and assist in resolving the identified issues at the watershed, local, regional, state, and national levels;
3. Engage in actions that will improve soil and water stewardship by use of locally led programs;
4. Increase understanding among community leaders, including elected officials and others, of their role in soil and water quality protection and improvement;
5. Foster discussion and advancement within the community of positions and programs by their district;
6. Actively participate in the activities of the district and ensure district resources are used effectively and managed wisely; and
7. Support and promote the advancement of districts and their capabilities.
2005, c. 73.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 5 - Soil and Water Conservation
§ 10.1-500.1. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
§ 10.1-501. Duty of the Attorney General
§ 10.1-501.1. Defense of claims
§ 10.1-502. Soil and Water Conservation Board; composition
§ 10.1-503. Administrative officer and other employees; executive committee
§ 10.1-507. Petitions filed with the Board
§ 10.1-508. Contents and form of petition
§ 10.1-509. Disapproval of petition
§ 10.1-510. Petition approved; Board to give notice of hearing
§ 10.1-511. Adjournment of hearing when additional territory appears desirable
§ 10.1-512. Determination of need for district
§ 10.1-513. Determination that district not needed
§ 10.1-514. Determination of feasibility of operation
§ 10.1-515. Composition of governing body
§ 10.1-516. Status of district directors in event of transfer, merger, or division of districts
§ 10.1-517. Application and statement to the Secretary of the Commonwealth
§ 10.1-518. Action of Secretary on the application and statement; change of name of district
§ 10.1-518.1. Secretary to send copies of certificates to State Board of Elections
§ 10.1-519. Renewal of petition after disapproval or denial
§ 10.1-520. Contracts to remain in force; succession to rights and obligations
§ 10.1-521. Determination of status of district boundaries upon annexation or consolidation
§ 10.1-522. Certificate of Secretary of Commonwealth as evidence
§ 10.1-523. Nominating petitions; posting of notice
§ 10.1-524. Names of nominees furnished electoral board; how ballots printed, etc.
§ 10.1-525. Canvassing returns
§ 10.1-526. Persons eligible to vote
§ 10.1-527. Determination of candidates elected
§ 10.1-528. Expenses and publication of results
§ 10.1-529. District directors constitute governing body; qualifications
§ 10.1-529.1. Duties of district directors
§ 10.1-530. Designation of chairman; terms of office; filling vacancies
§ 10.1-531. Quorum and expenses
§ 10.1-532. Employment of officers, agents and employees
§ 10.1-533. Delegation of powers
§ 10.1-534. Information furnished Board
§ 10.1-535. Bonds of officers and employees; records and accounts
§ 10.1-536. Removal from office
§ 10.1-537. Representatives of governing bodies to be invited to consult with directors
§ 10.1-538. District is political subdivision
§ 10.1-539. Surveys and dissemination of information
§ 10.1-540. Demonstrational projects
§ 10.1-541. Preventive and control measures
§ 10.1-542. Financial aid to agencies and occupiers
§ 10.1-543. Acquisition, improvement and disposition of property
§ 10.1-544. Making material and equipment available
§ 10.1-545. Construction, improvement, operation and maintenance of structures
§ 10.1-546. Development of programs and plans
§ 10.1-546.1. Delivery of Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program
§ 10.1-549. Cooperation between districts
§ 10.1-549.1. Virginia Envirothon
§ 10.1-550. State agencies to cooperate
§ 10.1-551. Conditions for extension of benefits
§ 10.1-552. Renting machinery and equipment
§ 10.1-553. Petition by landowners
§ 10.1-556. Determination of Board
§ 10.1-557. Duty of directors after certification of Board
§ 10.1-558. Effect of issuance of certificate of dissolution