"As a newly elected official, our board highly recommended SDI as one of the first priorities for me. I found it invaluable and got me up to speed on what it is to be a board member."

E.S Leucadia Wastewater District

"This has been the best planned government conference I’ve attended, with useful materials to take to the workplace."

J.S., Squaw Valley public utility district

"The certificate program gives a good overview of all components of Special District Management."

K.S., South Tahoe Public utility district

"This is a fantastic user-friendly institute for the first time attende."

D.R., Jurupa Area Recreation and Park District

"Even if you have attended before, these seminars are great for recharging your enthusiasm and providing informative updates."

G.D., Oceano Community Services Director

"All critical staff should be attending the SDI seminars."

M.V., Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District

"These sessions have helped me enormously to understand and clarify my role, limitations and expectations as a newly elected official."

J.S., east Palo Alto Sanitary District

"Excellent presenters, good materials, excellent staff support and facilities."

SR.W., Brooktrials Township Community Services District

"Excellent presenters, good materials, excellent staff support and facilities."

SR.W., Brooktrials Township Community Services District

Certificate Program

Certificate program in local government leadership and management is an intense three seminar series designed specifically for Board members, Managers and staff of special Districts and local governments, download certificate program brochure and registration

Seminar 1: Governance February 17-18, 2011

This seminar focuses on the appropriate roles for both management and policy makers and how to develop and implement policy effectively:
  • Strategic planning;
  • Managing financial  resources;
  • Local government law, including the Brown Act and Public Records Act;
  • Board role in human resources;
  • Building effective board manager relationships; and more

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Seminar 2: Administration: June 9-11, 2011

This seminar provides practical ideas on to run an efficient and cost effective operation.
  • Hiring and retaining great employees;
  • How to run effective board meetings;
  • Keys to quality customer service;
  • Painless record management techniques;
  • Effective strategic plan implementation;
  • Developing a strong management team.

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Seminar 3 Finance: Fall 2011.

This seminar provides the information you need to take control of your agency’s finances.
  • Financial oversight and Control
  • Successful Budget formats
  • Understanding legal requirements of finance
  • Raising revenue: setting rates, charges, fees and assessments
  • Understanding and using your audit effectively
  • Meeting your agency’s capital needs
  • Raising revenue without being lynched

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What you will receive at the seminars