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).

Our September board meeting will take place at the Benzonia Township Hall (1020 Michigan Ave, Benzonia MI 49616) at 4:00pm.

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. Any individual wishing to run for office must complete and submit a nominating petition to the Benzie Conservation District by Friday, September 13, 2024. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and a Benzie County resident. The position description and nominating petition form can be found below:

Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to or dropped off at 280 S. Benzie Blvd, PO Box 408, Beulah, MI 49617.