California Special Districts Association is requesting nomination to fill the Southern Network Seat C Vacancy. Every CSDA voting member agency in the Southern Network will receive nomination information and forms. The leadership of CSDA is elected from its six geographical networks. Each of the six networks have three seats on the board with staggered three-year terms. Candidates must be affiliated with an independent special district that is a CSDA Regular Member in the Southern Network and in good standing. (See Network Map)
Southern Network Seat C Nomination Packet
The CSDA Board of Directors is the governing body responsible for all policy decisions related to CSDA’s member services, legislative advocacy, education and resources. The Board of Directors is crucial to the operation of the association and to the representation of the common interests of all California’s special districts before the Legislature and the state administration.
Commitment and Expectations:
- Attend all Board meetings, held every other month at the CSDA office in Sacramento.
- Participate on at least one committee, meets 3-5 times a year at the CSDA office in Sacramento.
- (CSDA reimburses Directors for their related expenses for Board and committee meetings as outlined in Board policy).
- Attend CSDA’s two annual events: Special Districts Legislative Days (held in the spring) and the CSDA Annual Conference (held in the fall).
- Complete all four modules of CSDA’s Special District Leadership Academy within two years.
- (CSDA does not reimburse for expenses related to the Academy classes even if a Board or committee meeting is held in conjunction with the events).
Please review the CSDA Board Policy 2.16 Board Commitments & Responsibilities
NOMINATION PROCEDURES
Who is Eligible: Any Regular Member in the Southern Network and in good standing is eligible to nominate one person, a board member or managerial employee (as defined by that district’s Board of Directors) for election to the CSDA Board of Directors. A copy of the member district’s resolution or minute action and Candidate Information Sheet must accompany the nomination.
Deadline for receiving nomination applications - October 22, 2025.
Nominations and supporting documentation will be accepted by mail and email. No faxes please.
Email: amberp@csda.net
Address:
CSDA 2025 Elections
1112 I Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Current CSDA Board Members from the Southern Network will interview candidates October 27, 2025 - November 5, 2025 and make their recommendation to the CSDA Board by November 14, 2025.
New Board Members will take office November 15, 2025
Southern Network Seat C Nomination Packet