Soil And Water Conservation Districts Advisory Board, State
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Terry Davis
Contact Title
Chairman of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Advisory Board
Contact Phone
309-337-1671
Contact E-Mail
tdavis@winco.net
Contact Comments
Chief Apiary Inspector and Supervisor, Department of Agriculture
Function
The Board may consult and advise with qualified persons regarding state’s soil erosion and sediment control provisions of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Act; advises Dept. of Agriculture on policy related to administration of the Act.
Term
4 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January of odd-numbered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
See composition.
Compensation
Mileage expense
Composition
Five appointed by the Governor: Owners & active operators of farmlands in state for 5 years, with consideration given to geographical location and soil and water conservation district experience. One Ex-Officio member to advise the board, typically from the following categories: -Director, Department of Agriculture -Director, Agricultural Extension of University of Illinois’ College of Agriculture -State Conservationist-USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service -State Executive Director-USDA Farm Service Agency
Chair
Elected by the board
Authority
70 ILCS 405/4
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitner, Van | 01/16/2017 | 06/13/2014 | Governor | Member | |||
| Jahraus, Dale | 01/19/2003 | 10/16/2001 | Governor | Member | Fayette | ||
| Fabrizius, Gerald | 01/16/2017 | 06/13/2014 | Governor | Member | |||
| Davis, Terry | 01/19/2015 | 10/16/2000 | Governor | Chair | Warren | ||
| Johnson, Wayne C | 01/19/2015 | 10/16/2001 | Governor | Member | Lawrence |