Pre-Annual Conference: So, You Want to Be a General Manager?

When:  Aug 24, 2026 from 09:00 AM to 03:30 PM (PT)

Presenter: Scott Carroll, CSDM, Costa Mesa Sanitary District

Qualifies toward the Essential Leadership Skills Certificate Program 

A practical career development workshop for senior executives and emerging leaders in special districts. This action-oriented workshop includes: group and panel discussions on the journey, roles and skill sets of a general manager; identifying GM opportunities, including positioning yourself for executive recruitment; developing positive relations with the board, staff and peer agency executives; and leadership practices. Registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Limited class size - register early!

Monday, August 24, 2026
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
$130 CSDA Member and Non-member
Sponsored by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF)
Price includes continental breakfast and lunch

Need help paying for registration? Click here to apply for a scholarship.