Board of Directors and Meetings

Board of Directors and Meetings:

About the Board and meetings

The Benzie Conservation District is administered by our Board of Directors, who ensure the success of our mission and provide input to our policies and strategies during regularly scheduled meetings.

The public is always welcome at Board meetings! Our Board meets the second Thursday of each month except July, at 4:00pm in our office (280 S. Benzie Blvd, Beulah, MI 49617).

Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change but notice will be given in advance. Board meetings are held under the provisions of the Open Meetings Act (Act 267, P.A. 1976).

Board Meeting Schedule 2024

January 11
February 8
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

Director elections

District directors are elected by local residents for four-year terms. Elections occur at the Benzie Conservation District's Annual Meeting in November; eligible voters and directors must reside in Benzie County and be at least 18 years old.

The Benzie Conservation District will be holding an election on November 14, 2024 to fill one vacancy on their Board of Directors. Jim Clark is the only candidate running for the position of Board Director. Eligible voters must be 18 years or older and reside in Benzie County. The election will take place during our annual meeting, which runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Mills Community House in Benzonia. Votes can also be cast through an absentee ballot, available at the Benzie Conservation District office.