Board & Governance

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.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County is governed by a 16-member Board of Directors that consists of elected community volunteers; representative voting members appointed by the Dutchess County Legislature and representative from Cornell University. It includes people from towns throughout Dutchess County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our board sets policy, hires staff, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.

Program Committees for each of our issue areas guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of both counties, and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.

CCEDC is delighted to have active and diverse Board of Directors and Program Committees, which are key to achieving strong and meaningful community impacts! If, as you read more about how we are governed, you believe you have a contribution to make to our programming as a volunteer, please get in touch! We welcome your input and ideas!

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2024 Board Meeting Schedule

Please note dates are subject to change. Contact Kristin Ludl, (information below) to confirm time and location. Meetings are open to the public.

The meetings will typically be held on the 4^th Monday of the month, with some exceptions. The schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday, January 17: Association Reorganization meeting
  • Reorg Meeting Minutes- Approved
• February 26
  • Meeting Minutes- Approved
• March 25
  • Meeting Minutes- Approved
• April 22
  • Meeting Minutes- Approved
• May 20 – (3^rd Monday due to Memorial Day)
  • Meeting Minutes- Approved
• June 24
  • Meeting Minutes- Approved
• July 22
  • Meeting Minutes- Approved
• (No August meeting)
• September 23
  • Meeting Minutes- Approved
• October 21
• November 20 Annual Meeting 
• December 16 (3^rd Wednesday due to Christmas)

Last updated October 16, 2024