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California Special Districts Association

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Sep 02nd
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About Special Districts

Independent special districts are sanctioned under California Law for the performance of local governmental functions within specified boundaries. Agencies range in size from small to very large and often cross political boundary lines, such as city and county borders, to serve a common community of interest. There is a clear identification between agency name and services provided, which has resulted in a high level of accountability and responsibility to the public, and a high degree of customer satisfaction. As such, they are an integral part of local government and contribute significantly to the quality of life in the communities they serve.
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Publication: What’s So Special About Special Districts
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

Publications: CSDA’s Guide to Special District Laws and Related Codes

 

Fact Sheet Downloads
Special Districts Fact Sheet
ERAF Fact Sheet

 

 

Special District/Local Government Financial Data

Local Government Annual Financial Reports
(CA State Controller Publication)

State & Local Government Debt Data Resources
(CDIAC Publication)

Distribution & Reporting of Local Property Tax Revenue
(CA State Controller Publication)

Revenues & Responsibilities: An Inventory of Local Tax Powers
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication) 

Assessing the Benefits of Benefit Assessments: A Citizen’s Guide
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

Appendix A: A comparison of Taxes, Assessments and Fees

 

 

Other Resources

The Quick List: An Annotated Glossary of Local Government Statutes
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

Governments Working Together: A Citizens Guide to Joint Powers Agreements
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

 

 

Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCo’s) and Special Districts

CALAFCo Resources Page

It’s Time to Draw the Line: A Citizen’s Guide to LAFCO’s
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

Special District Law Updates

Community Needs, Community Services: “Community Services District Law”
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

For Years to Come: “Public Cemetery District Law”
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

Science, Service & Statutes: “Mosquito Abatement & Vector Control District Law”
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

Parks, Progress & Public Policy: “Recreation & park District Law”
(CA Senate Local Gov’t Committee Publication)

 

 
 


 
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