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How Three Districts Made the Difference for Homelessness

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Effective & Legal Meetings in the New Technology World

Can districts harness the best parts of technology while continuing to conduct the people's business in an open and effective manner?

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COVID Has Changed Public Engagement and Created New Opportunities for Equity and Access

Many local governments saw an increase in participation in public meetings and online engagement.

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Novel Corona Virus/COVID-19 Resources

CSDA continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 and has compiled the following resources so special districts can easily access information made available through state and federal agencies.

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    Legal Counsel - retainer versus hourly

    By: Miriam Rosales , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    To All,  We are a small district with about 432 accounts, and I need clarification in relation to contracting (RFP) a legal counsel. For a district as small as ours, what should we consider to determine ...

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    RE: Audio/Visual Streaming Services

    By: Mark Jones , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello Christina, wanted to let you know that we leveraged an Omnia Partners contract # 2019.001535 for all the hardware that we are updating. Our local cable channel provider that we have been using is ...

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    RE: Touchscreen Kiosk for Agendas

    By: Kathy Melendez , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    A kiosk is a good idea. Our process is to post at the meeting location and on our website. We also have paper copies available for the Board and the public. We have to remember that not everyone has a ...

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    Audio/Visual Streaming Services

    By: Christina Forehand , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Our agency would like to set up audio and visual recording and streaming of our meetings for when we return to in-person meetings. Are there any companies in Northern California that other Special Districts ...

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    RE: transacting business at Bank? directors and st ...

    By: Jerry Legg , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Miriam, At Five Star Bank, we use a Signature Letter that specifically delineates what authorizations each signer on the accounts are granted.  That makes it clear not only to the District, but also ...

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    RE: Touchscreen Kiosk for Agendas

    By: Lynn Rowe , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Happy Thursday Everyone - I would be interested in this information as well. We are still posting paper copies, besides the  one on our website. The kiosk idea sounds intriguing. CSDA Listserv has the ...

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    RE: Digital Blueprints

    By: Kimberly Pierson , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thank you Stephanie. ------------------------------ Kimberly Pierson Admin Coordinator/Board Clerk Greater Vallejo Recreation District Vallejo CA (707) 648-4604 ------------------------------

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    RE: transacting business at Bank? directors and st ...

    By: Brent Ives , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Miriam - in general, the answers to your questions should be very clear in District policy; who can do what with banks, attorneys, contracts, etc.  For banks and credit cards, Board members 'generally' ...

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    RE: Digital Blueprints

    By: Kimberly Pierson , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Paula, Thank you for the information. I can't wait until the files are digital and more easily accessible. ------------------------------ Kimberly Pierson Admin Coordinator/Board Clerk Greater Vallejo ...

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