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The Power of Partnerships

A message to members from CEO Neil McCormick, March/April edition of California Special Districts magazine.

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Trending: Using Social Media to Promote Transparency & Accountability

Incorporating social media into a district’s practices promotes not just efficiency, but also transparency and accountability.

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Crack the Code on Trust: Insider Techniques for Leaders

Learn how to negotiate with ease, influence with trust, and detect deception with confidence at the General Manager Leadership Summit.

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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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    RE: Form 700

    By: William Steele , 6 hours ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    I know than in my case, the elected board of directors are required to submit a form 700 to the county (Kern) however I do not believe you have to submit the form if you work for or do work for the special ...

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    Form 700

    By: Starr Warson , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    I work with a special district for health care.  The  County is asking that we send copies of the Form700s to their office.  They say it's required. The District is not an entity or a subdivision of the ...

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    RE: Proposition 218 Apportionment Methods

    By: Heather Hackett , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thanks so much, Stephen.  These reports are very helpful. ------------------------------ Heather Hackett Secretary Irish Beach Water District Manchester CA (707) 684-6244 --------------------------- ...

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    RE: IT Security Planning

    By: Dawn Leith , yesterday
    Posted in: Open Forum

    We work with Daniel Shea, Chief Technician/ Request IT Services.  Contant info for Daniel: Phone: 415-246-0101 Fax: 415-366-9609 Email: daniel@requestit.services ------------------------------ ...

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    fuel surcharge

    By: Brian Cabrera , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Greetings from Summerland, Due to the high price of gas, my Board is directing me to add a fuel surcharge to our contract work with various local municipalities and agencies. Have any of you implemented ...

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    RFQ or RFP - Sublease Community Centers

    By: Antony Ryans , 2 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi all, Does anyone have a sample of a RFQ or RFP for subleasing a community center? I am looking for specific language I should add for this type of request.  Thanks in advance! ------------------------------ ...

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    RE: IT Security Planning

    By: James Gargiulo , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hi Norma, I've worked with Alvarez Technology Group (https://www.alvareztg.com/) from Salinas.  They do a great job and can provide remote support. James ------------------------------ James Gargiulo ...

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    IT Security Planning

    By: Norma Rosales , 3 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Hello, Does anyone have a reference for a consultant to assist our District in IT Security Planning? Thank you ------------------------------ Norma Rosales Assistant General Manager Carpinteria Valley ...

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    RE: ADU/JADU Ordinances Sanitary Districts

    By: Dawn Leith , 4 days ago
    Posted in: Open Forum

    Thank you so much for sharing. All very helpful. ------------------------------ Dawn Leith Administration/Board Clerk Forestville Water District Forestville CA (707) 887-1551 ------------------------ ...

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