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The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) is a 501c(6), not-for-profit association that was formed in 1969 to promote good governance and improved core local services through professional development, advocacy, and other services for all types of independent special districts.
For over 40 years, CSDA has been offering its members cost-efficient programs and representation at the State Capitol and boasts a membership of over 1,000 organizations throughout California. We are the only statewide association representing all types of independent special districts including irrigation, water, park and recreation, cemetery, fire, police protection, library, utility, harbor, healthcare and community services districts…just to name a few.
CSDA provides education and training, insurance programs, legal advice, industry-wide litigation and public relations support, legislative advocacy, capital improvement and equipment funding, collateral design services, and, most importantly, current information that is crucial to a special districts management and operational effectiveness.
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CSDA is governed by a 18-member Board of Directors elected by mail ballots. The Board consists of three directors from each of the six regions throughout California. The Board meets bimonthly in Sacramento to guide the Association's legislative and member benefit programs.
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Local chapters are independent groups of special districts formed to create local networks of special district leaders. Chapter functions and meeting schedules vary by location with some meeting only annually to elect LAFCo representatives and some meeting as often as monthly to transact business, share ideas, and engage in educational opportunities. Members of chapters are not required to be members of CSDA.
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Click HERE for a staff roster
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CSDA relies on the participation of our members in order to guide the Association. Committee involvement is crucial to the success of activities and the development of CSDA policies. The talent and energy of the individuals who serve on CSDA’s committees and to the issues that concern special districts in California are the critical components of CSDA’s success.
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It is CSDA's goal to be transparent and operate in the most prudent and ethical manner on behalf of our member agencies. While CSDA is a private, not-for-profit corporation, our members and partners are public agencies. Recognizing this, CSDA strives to maintain the highest levels of transparency and accountability expected of corporations and public agencies.
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About CSDA
