Board & Governance

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wayne County operates under a governance structure (See Constitution) that emphasizes shared leadership and community involvement:

The organization is overseen by a 13-member Board of Directors, which includes representatives from various towns in Wayne County, appointed individuals, and a Cornell University representative.
The board is responsible for setting policies, hiring staff, prioritizing educational programs, and ensuring program effectiveness.
Program Committees in different issue areas guide workshop direction, review program effectiveness, and adapt services to meet changing community needs.
Active and diverse Board of Directors and Program Committees play a crucial role in creating significant impacts on the community.
Volunteers interested in serving on the Board of Directors are encouraged to apply here., with applications accepted throughout the year. The deadline for this year's applications is September 30th, 2024, with elections scheduled during our Annual Meeting November 8th, 2024.
Individuals with diverse perspectives and a commitment to diversity and equality are strongly encouraged to apply for board positions.
Board meetings are typically held every other month on the second Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. in the CCE Office in Newark. Any changes to the meeting schedule will be communicated in advance.

The Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing current and new programs, as well as managing finance and human resources. Eligibility requirements can be found in Article V of the Constitution. People support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through locally elected Boards of Directors and active program development committees.

For more information please read the 2024 press release here.

Please call the office if you would like to participate. Operating Guidelines of the Board of Directors can be found here. Applications are reviewed by the nominations committee.