The Special District Association of Colorado (SDA) was formed in 1975 to serve the interests of the special district form of local government in Colorado. SDA exists to preserve and enhance the legal and political environment for the existence and successful operation of special districts. The association offers training and educational opportunities, technical assistance in a variety of areas, represents special districts before state agencies and the Colorado General Assembly, and works with members to maintain a positive public image for all special districts.

SDA Provides Designated Election Official Training Online for Your Convenience

The Board of Directors of a special district is authorized to appoint a Designated Election Official (DEO) to conduct the District’s election.  However, just what does that mean to you and your District?  Who trains the DEO on the responsibilities of that position?

SDA and the law firm of Collins Cockrel & Cole have teamed up to provide your District’s DEO with training to maintain the District’s compliance with the Colorado Uniform Election Code, Special District Act and the Secretary of State’s rules governing elections for special districts in Colorado.

Areas to be covered include:

• Call for nominations and election cancellations
• TABOR considerations
• Mail ballot elections
• Polling Place
• Post Election

SDA and Collins Cockrel and Cole, PC have complied five training modules that are easily accessible through SDA’s website to be used at your convenience.

Simply click here to view the training modules.

Lessons on Local Government (LOLG)-Compiled by Teachers, for Teachers

SDA, along with the Colorado Municipal League (CML) and Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), is pleased to announce the release of Lessons on Local Government (LOLG), a free, on-line curriculum resource for elementary, middle, and high school teachers in Colorado.  Take a minute to explore the website, view the lesson plans, and test your knowledge on local government.  LOLG is a supplementary resource intended to help save teachers time searching for and planning lessons pertaining to Colorado social studies and civics standards.  SDA values teacher time and believes this website will be a great assest to Colorado teachers.

To view the website, click HERE

We now need our members' help.  Forward the following flyer along to the superitendents, principals and educators in your lives, post a link to the LOLG website on your district page, or simply pass the word around about this wonderful resouce.

To view and print a flyer to share with educators in your life, click HERE

The Latest Version of HR Made Simple is Here!

There are many ways to search for HR forms and policies on the Internet, but HRSentry has already done the search for you. In just a few clicks, you can find any HR related resource you need. With their staff of experienced HR professionals, HRSentry is your online Human Resources Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management Department open 24/7, helping you reduce the potential of devastating lawsuits.                                              

And now, your CSD Pool is offering FREE 2011 Annual Subscriptions to their entire membership. To access:

• Returning Users – view a 20-minute tutorial by signing in, clicking the Resources link, and finding the Tutorial. Once there, you can walk through the new site format.
• New Users – click the CSD Pool Members Enroll for 2011 Free button and follow the prompts to register. Once in, find the Tutorial.
 

With HRSentry, you will find all your federal and state laws, forms, policies, and compliance posters, all in less than 30 seconds. If you need assistance with the website, or would like more information, please contact HRSentry support at support@hrsentry.com or 1-800-523-2564 or contact Joe DePaepe at jdepaepe@mcgriff.com.

 Need Help Renewing your SDA Membership or Updating Your Account?

click HERE.