Notice of Unscheduled Vacancy: Director (Volunteer)

March 6, 2026

The North Santa Clara Resource Conservation District (NSCRCD) is seeking candidates to fill an unscheduled vacancy on its Board of Directors due to a mid-term resignation. NSCRCD is an independent special district of the State of California governed by a Board of Directors pursuant to Division 9 of the California Public Resources Code. The five-member volunteer Board provides policy and fiscal direction to the District in support of its mission, which is “to provide education and technical assistance to constituents and watershed stakeholders to sustainably manage soil, water and wildlife with the best available science”.  

At the request of the District, Directors are currently appointed by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors in order to minimize the tax-funded costs associated with holding Director elections. Four-year terms are staggered and expire on the last Friday of November in even-numbered years. Because this appointment will be for an unscheduled vacancy, it will be only for the remaining unexpired term for this seat, which will end on November 24, 2028.

To qualify for a Director position, an applicant must have a demonstrated interest in natural resource conservation, be a registered California voter, and meet at least one of the following requirements under PRC Section 9352:

a)     A resident of the District who owns real property in the District; or

b)     A resident of the District who has served as an associate director to the District for two years or more; or

c)     A designated agent of a resident landowner within the District.

NSCRCD has adopted a District Director Policy. Additionally, as public officials, Directors also are required to complete ethics and harassment training every two years, and complete a Statement of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700) at regular intervals, including upon assuming office.  Prior to assuming office, the appointee will be asked to certify that they meet the State-mandated requirements for the position.

 

To apply for a Director position:

• Complete a Santa Clara County application.  Although the County does not set a deadline for accepting applications, the Board of Supervisors is expected to make their appointments at a meeting within sixty (60) days of the vacancy, so you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible. You may either submit an  County application online or you may download a County pdf application and email it to the Board Clerk's Office , with a cc: to gcrcd@gcrcd.org .

• Applicants are also encouraged, but are not required, to complete a District application and participate in an interview with the District Board. The first round of interviews with the District Board is tentatively scheduled for April 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. Candidates who submit applications prior to this meeting will be scheduled for interview by the NSCRCD Board for possible recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The District application and additional information about the District can be found on our website at www.rcdsantaclara.org/district-director-application-2026-unscheduled-vacancy.  If you have any questions, please contact District Manager Stephanie Moreno at gcrcd@gcrcd.org .
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The District conducts its business on a non- discriminatory basis, without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliation or beliefs, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy (as those terms are defined by the California Fair Employment and Housing Act -- Government Code Section 12900-12996).  Additionally, the Board has adopted an Environmental and Social Justice Policy to ensure diversity and environmental justice are key components of the District’s strategic planning and programmatic work.