Supervisor Rules
Board Supervisors’ Rules in North Carolina
This recorded webinar, presented by Kristina Fischer with the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission, provides an overview of the roles, responsibilities, and governing rules for Soil and Water Conservation District Board Supervisors in North Carolina. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of statutory requirements, ethics, open meetings, and key policies that guide effective district governance. The session is especially valuable for newly elected or appointed supervisors, as well as experienced board members seeking a refresher on state-level expectations and compliance.
Helpful Resources:
- North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission – Policies, Rules & Statutes: Official state page listing administrative rules (02 NCAC 59A-59G), statutes, guidance documents, and commission policies relevant to districts and supervisors. Soil & Water – Policies, Rules & Statutes (NCDA&CS)
- NC General Statutes Chapter 139 – Soil and Water Conservation Districts: The state law that defines district organization, board composition, powers, duties, and training requirements for supervisors. NC General Statutes, Ch. 139 (Soil & Water Conservation Districts)
- Soil & Water Resources – NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation: A collection of district resources including managerial guidance, open meetings materials, public records info, and financial administration resources. Soil & Water – Resources (NCDA&CS)
- North Carolina Open Meetings Law – UNC School of Government: A trusted guide to Open Meetings Law requirements that apply to public bodies in NC, including soil and water conservation district boards. NC Open Meetings Law (UNC SOG)
- North Carolina State Ethics Commission: Official site with ethics laws, rules, and educational materials (note: the Ethics Commission primarily covers state officials under the State Government Ethics Act). NC State Ethics Commission
These links will give supervisors easy access to official statutes, rules, legal frameworks, and best-practice guidance on governance, transparency, and ethical conduct under North Carolina law.