This manual provides a general survey and reference of statutory responsibilities for board members.
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Resources
The Special District Association Newsletter
This is an excellent resource available to all SDA members. The newsletter is mailed to members and is also available for online viewing. The most recent online version of the newsletter can be viewed by clicking on the "Current Issue" link in the menu on the right. To view our online archive of older newsletters in PDF format click on the "Newsletter Archive (PDF) link in the menu on the right.
Complimentary Publications for SDA Members
- SDA members receive a complimentary Board Member Manual for each board member along with a copy of the manual for the district office.
- SDA members receive access to member only areas on the SDA website, including online publications and the directory of other SDA members.
- SDA members also receive a complimentary Laws Notebook which is updated regularly.
Online Store
The SDA has additional resources that can be purchased in our online store:
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The SDA laws notebook contains major statutory provisions by which special districts are governed. Includes the full text of the TABOR Amendment, a new section that include relevant statutes governing the process of construction contracting, bidding, and procurement and a user friendly index with selected Case Citations. Revisions to the laws notebook are published annually that include changes made by legislative action that year.
The Laws Notebook requires Adobe Acrobat 8 or higher to view. You can download the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe website: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
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This manual incorporates state and federal statutes pertaining to personnel issues and provides special district representatives with ideas and sample language for use in adopting or modifying employment policies. It is updated periodically to include changes in the law.