Bill > A5545

This bill modifies existing New Jersey law regarding soil conservation districts by expanding the number of supervisors that can oversee these districts. Currently, soil conservation districts are limited to five supervisors appointed by the State Soil Conservation Committee. The proposed legislation would change this restriction by allowing districts to have more than five supervisors, with the State Soil Conservation Committee given the authority to determine the maximum number of supervisors for each individual district. The requirement that supervisors must be legal residents of the district remains unchanged. Soil conservation districts are local organizations that work to manage and protect soil and water resources, typically providing technical assistance and conservation planning to landowners and agricultural communities. By allowing more supervisors, the bill potentially enables districts to have more diverse representation and expertise in managing local conservation efforts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5545