For information on the Resolution process, view the Resolution and Committee Process document.  Past resolutions are available in the Resolutions Library.

2026 Resolutions Sorted by Area

MACD looks forward to fall Area Meetings and the area elections of MACD Board Members. The table below outlines open seats in each MACD area. We have six board seats up for election this year.

Our MACD Board is a strong, active, and engaged board. We are proud of the progress we have made in recent years, including our monumental success in creating a permanent conservation district trust which provides stable and increased CD funding for years to come. As we look forward to achieving our next goals and addressing emerging challenges on behalf of Montana’s CDs, we look forward to welcoming both new and returning board members to our team and hope that you may be interested in joining us in this important work.

Election Details: 

• Qualifications:  All voting supervisors from districts in-good-standing may run for any open seats in their area.
• Voting: MACD board elections take place at the Area Meetings in the fall.  Each conservation district in an area will have one vote, whether they are in good standing with MACD or not.
• Term: New terms will officially start during the 2026 MACD Annual Convention.  All MACD Board members are requested to attend the Annual Convention if possible.

Information on Serving as a MACD Board Member

The items linked below will give a broader understanding of how you will engage as a MACD board member: 

1. Expectations of engagement for MACD Board Members. 
2. Board Governance Calendar which outlines key board and committee tasks required to meet our legal and fiduciary responsibilities. 
3. MACD’s Strategic Plan
4. 2026 Meeting Calendar(We will have a calendar for 2027 soon!) 

Onboarding following Elections

Following the elections, MACD will provide an onboarding session and materials, as well as the MACD Board Manual to newly elected board members. Rayelynn Brandl will be the primary point of contact for this process. 

Districts are asked to create reports each year ahead of MACD’s area meetings. These reports are a valuable tool to help communicate your district’s accomplishments to partners, legislators, and members of your community.

This template is designed to help you put together a report that is visually appealing, concise, and interesting. It is available to districts on Canva and as a downloadable Word document, or districts can submit information through a Jotform for direct formatting assistance from MACD. Please note that this is a guide and not a required format – feel free to make adjustments, add/remove sections, and be creative to make sure your district’s unique accomplishments shine through!

• District Report Instructions
• Report Template (Canva)
• Report Template (Word)
• Submit info to MACD

Conservation district partners are always welcome at Area Meetings! If you would like to share an update, we encourage you to prepare a brief 3–5 minute verbal report, bring a written report, or both. Because each host area develops its own meeting agenda, please reach out directly to the Area Host to coordinate your participation. You are also welcome to contact Lauren at lauren@macdnet.org with questions or for help connecting with the host.

• Area Meeting Guide (updated May 2026)
• Sample Agenda 
• Sturgis Nomination Guidance
• Resolution and Election Voting Guidance
• List of state partners to invite (not exhaustive, please see Area Meeting Guide for further recommendations)

Please also refer to the Area Hosts Binder and the shared Area Hosts Google Drive.