The DSC would like the assessment to have 4 phases for two distinct groups: SWCD Employees and SWCD Board of Supervisors. These phases include gathering information, the needs assessment, general evaluation and recommendations, and developing a road map for action. Phase 1 – Information Gathering • Information gathering • Survey(s) and outreach plan development • Additional data collection • Attend monthly meeting with the District Capacity Development workgroup Phase 2 – Needs Assessment • Synthesizing and analyzing information • Attend monthly meeting with the District Capacity Development workgroup Phase 3 – General Evaluation and Recommendations • Initial findings report • Attend monthly meeting with the District Capacity Development workgroup Phase 4 – Develop a Road Map for Action • Compile and share raw data with ISDA • Final reporting • Attend monthly meeting with the District Capacity Development workgroup