Basic Knowledge & Responsibilities Final Quiz

What did the U.S. Public Law 46, Soil Conservation Act of 1935 set to establish?

Who is the first person to be directly responsible in starting Soil & Water Conservation Districts, originally the Soil Erosion Service under the Department of Interior?

What was the 1936 Act that encouraged the citizens of local governments to organize conservation districts as subdivisions of state government?

What was the significance of the U.S. Public Law 46, Soil Conservation Act of 1935?

Which conservation practices or programs were put into place for farmers to use on their land?

Which Directors are required to take an Oath of Office?

Select ALL that apply

The ____ position administers DCR’s Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Cost-Share Program, oversee the state’s interest in cost-share programs such as the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), and may assist with certain BMP loan program functions.

Select ALL that apply

How would you label a SWCD?

Select ALL the general duties and responsibilities of a SWCD.

Directors of the SWCD….

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What are the procedures that must be followed to convene into a closed meeting?

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Minutes must be recorded at_____.

Every public body shall give notice of the date, time, and location of its meetings by placing notice in a prominent public location at which notices are regularly posted. The notice shall be posted at least _____ working days prior to the meeting.

Which source does the local district receive the majority of it’s funds on average?

Grant sources may stem from…

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What should be included in the annual budget for SWCDs?

One essential legal requirement that has to happen at least once every 2 years, according to the state, is:

Select the 3 components of planning:

How do you get the public involved and/or concerned for their environment?

A resource assessment document includes…

District strategic plans should contain…

Which of the following are roles of the Attorney General?

The VASWCD Executive Committee includes…

NRCS is the abbreviation for…

DCR’s Virginia Agricultural BMP Cost-Share Program, of which districts implement…

CREP stands for…

___ are practices chosen to reduce erosion and prevent or control pollution and are proven methods to lessen the potential damage from land-disturbing activities.

The VA AG BMP Cost-Share Program is administered by the_____ through _____ to improve water quality in the state’s streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Individual district boards send policy recommendations to their ______________.

Resolutions may be submitted, as adopted at their annual or special meeting, by________.

Select ALL that apply.

When should resolutions be submitted?

An appearance of conflict of interest may be allowed as long as full and complete disclosure is made _________ discussion, recommendation, vote and/or other action.

The purpose of the Conflict of Interest Act is to:

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Using your official position to get something you are not entitled to, or to get someone else something they are not entitled to, is described as ____.

How many directors must there be in each district?

_____ directors, appointed by the Board, must be qualified by training and experience to perform director duties.

Duties an elected director must be prepared to carry out:

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