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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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Citrus Reservoir and pondCooperation Among Water Agencies Brings Wave of Success:

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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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Southgate Recreation & Park District Walk with Ease Program

SRPD utilized grassroots and partnerships to ensure success.

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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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Special districts are local governments created by the people of a community to deliver specialized services essential to their health, safety, economy and well-being, that the local city or county do not provide.

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    Classification and Compensation

    By: Alicea Caccavo , 11 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello all, We are currently looking to outsource a classification and compensation review as our salary bands and job descriptions etc. have not been looked at in many many years. The 3 questions that ...

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    RE: Joint Powers Agreement - Equipment borrowing

    By: Sherry Pimsler , 11 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    I would think an operating agreement would be a better route. A JPA would require all the open meeting requirements of  a separate public entity, which would be onerous. ------------------------------ ...

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    RE: AB 654

    By: Ryan Quadrel , 16 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    That's correct, and you noted the important distinction between employer-provided PTO and CA mandated Sick Leave.  The website referred to in your post specifically states that you can only require employees ...

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    RE: Recruiting Tips - Administrative Services Mana ...

    By: Janna McLeod , 16 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    If the job entails any Human Resources and Payroll funtions I also suggest Society for Human Resources and the local chapter in your area. Don't be afraid to use the resume purchase and invitation tools ...

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    RE: AB 654

    By: Veona Galbraith , 17 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Ryan, Is it also correct that we can require the employees to use their Sick Pay or PTO in our case before paying out additional exclusion pay (excluding the CA mandated Sick Leave)?  This is what ...

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    Joint Powers Agreement - Equipment borrowing

    By: Melanie Baeza , 19 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Good morning,  Does anyone have a template for a joint powers agreement with another entity? We were asking to possibly lend out equipment and think this would be the best course of action. Has anyone ...

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    RE: AB 654

    By: Ryan Quadrel , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Penny, I authored the article referred to in your post.  You are correct in that exclusion pay was previously set to expire on October 2, 2021, under the Cal/OSHA ETS that went into effect in November ...

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    RE: Interview Question for Senor GIS Position

    By: Lisa Sorce , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    I've attached the questions we used for our GIS Coordinator (Senior Position) ------------------------------ Lisa Sorce PHR Director of Human Resources Padre Dam Municipal Water District Santee CA (619) ...

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    RE: Capital Projects Manager - Consulting

    By: Holly Lundgren , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thanks for reaching out Adam. I have saved your contact info and will connect with you if we continue to pursue this option! ------------------------------ Holly Lundgren Senior Human Resources Analyst ...

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