N.Y. Soil & Water Conservation Districts Law § 8: Organization of directors

§ 8. Organization of directors. (1) The directors of the district

shall be the governing body thereof. They shall designate a chairman

and may, from time to time, change such designation. The directors may

delegate to their chairman, or to one or more directors, such powers and

duties as they shall deem proper. They shall designate a secretary and

a treasurer, and an assistant treasurer if necessary, who need not be

directors, and may, from time to time, change such designations. The

duties of the secretary shall be to record the minutes of all meetings,

carry on the necessary correspondence for the district, and other duties

in line with the position. The duties of the treasurer shall be to

receive and have the custody of the funds of the district and to

disburse the same for authorized purposes on the order of the directors,

to keep appropriate and required books and records in connection

therewith, and to submit same for examination and make reports to the

directors at any time, upon their request. It shall be the duty of the

assistant treasurer, if any, to assist the treasurer in the performance

of his duties. The directors shall furnish to the state committee, upon

request, copies of such rules, orders, contracts, forms, and other

documents as they shall adopt or employ, and such other information

concerning their activities as it may require in the performance of its

duties under this chapter.

(2) The directors shall provide for the execution of surety bonds for

any members or employees who shall be entrusted with funds or property;

shall provide for the keeping of a full and accurate record of all

proceedings and of all resolutions, regulations and orders issued or

adopted; and shall provide for an annual audit of the accounts of

receipts and disbursements.

(3) The directors may invite the legislative body of any municipality

to designate a representative to advise and consult with the directors

of the district on all questions of program and policy which may affect

the property, water supply or other interests of such municipality.