District Training Materials

District Official Training Program

Basic Knowledge (click bullet points to download)

• NACD Training Program Overview

History of the Conservation Movement – Local, State, and National 

• History of the Conservation Movement

What is a Conservation District

• What is a Conservation District

District Powers and Authorities 

•  Arizona Conservation District Authorities
• Local Work Group Responsibilites

Roles and Responsibilities of Local, State and National Associations and Partners

• Role of NACD, AACD, AATCD
• The Arizona Conservation Partnership
• District Mutual, Cooperative Agreements
• District Cooperators

Laws and Regulations that affect Conservation Districts

• Arizona Open Meeting Law-101
• Arizona Public Records Law booklet

Financial Training

• Financial Training Overview
• Fiduciary Duties
• Financial Planning
• Available Funding Mechanisms
• Funding Mechanisms – ASLD
• Funding Mechanisms – Arizona Conservation Partnership
• Fundraising
• Budgeting & Allocating
• Audits & Reporting
• Financial Policies & Procedures
• Accounting Methods & Financial Statements
• Personnel & Contractors

Conservation Programs

• Available Conservation Programs and Funding

Legislative Process

• How a Bill Become Law
• Operating in a Small Board – Al Gage