Strategic Objective 1: MACDE assists Conservation Districts in establishing professional level benefit packages for their employees.

• Other benefits we are working on to obtain for MACDE members are:
  • Health Insurance Package
  • Life Insurance Package
  • Disability Insurance Package
  • Dependent and Medical Care Account
  • Statewide Employer Contribution Retirement Plan

• We are developing and recommending to Conservation District Boards a pay scale for para-professional and professional positions.

• We actively assist MACD in obtaining a funding level for Conservation Districts adequate enough to support the employees' benefit package.

Strategic Objective 2: We continue to provide Conservation District employees with the tools needed to increase their professionalism.

• We are in the process of developing uniform job descriptions and a performance appraisal process for Conservation District employees.

• We develop and promote training modules, and provide employee's input in the Conservation District Training Program.

• We pro-actively seek membership input.

• We seek advocacy roles on key committees and boards that impact environmental issues.

• We have established and continue to refine a placement service for Conservation Districts who are seeking personnel, and for members seeking advancement.