On September 25, the CSDA Board of Directors voted unanimously to sign an affiliation agreement with the Special Districts Association of Riverside County. The Riverside County Chapter becomes CSDA’s 18th affiliated chapter and joins the San Bernardino County Chapter, the San Diego County Chapter and the Independent Special Districts Association of Orange County as the 4th local chapter in CSDA’s Southern Network.
The approval of the affiliation agreement completes a process started in early 2018. In April, an exploratory committee of special district representatives in Riverside County held their first meeting to discuss forming a chapter and enhance the interaction between local districts and CSDA. Approximately six months later, the Chapter will begin meeting quarterly to network, engage in local and state advocacy, inform the public of the role of special districts, participate in state and local organizations that advance the interests of districts, and provide training to Board members and staff.
CSDA is committed to establishing relationships with special districts throughout California through its District Networks Program. CSDA is pleased to welcome the Special Districts Association of Riverside County and looks forward to providing resources to the chapter and its member districts. In approving the affiliation agreement, the CSDA Board of Directors expressed their appreciation to the individuals that have lead the Chapter formation process.