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August, 2010

  • A Note from SDA’s Executive Director
    The 2010 Annual Conference is just around the corner and SDA has an exciting line up of speakers and activities for members and guests. This year SDA has chosen to invest in our own Colorado talent by featuring several national speakers --- that just happen to be from...
  • Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool 2010 Scholarship Program
    The Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability, (CSD) Pool Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new program targeted at encouraging new members to take part in our various Training Workshops as well as the SDA Annual Conference. With our CSD Pool 2010 Scholarship...
  • Denver Water Gets New Leader
    Editor’s Note: SDA represents many entities charged with providing clean, safe and affordable water. Because of the importance of water and because we understand the need for cooperation and interdependency we interviewed the new head of Denver Water.
  • DLG Going Digital
    Ever been to the Division of Local Government’s records vault? There are literally rows and rows of files containing paperwork for every local governmental entity formed in Colorado.
  • Do’s and Don’ts for Campaign Issues
    Guest article by Paul Wisor, Sherman and Howard P.C.
  • Enforcement of Red Flag Rules Delayed Again
    For those of you who have been following our series of articles about the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rule, you may be wondering if you are standing in an echo chamber. Delayed again, delayed again, delayed again . . . The new enforcement deadline is now...
  • “Vote No on 60, 61 and 101”
    This is the message SDA is presenting out across the state to special districts, community leaders and voters. In this tough economy, these ballot initiatives will be very appealing, but it is vital that voters understand how dangerous these measures are to government and...

July, 2010

  • 2010 SDA Board Member Manual Is Available
    Again this year, collaboration between SDA and the law firm of Collins Cockrel and Cole, PC means that SDA members have access to what is widely recognized as the “Must Have” for special district board members and managers. This extensive manual has compliance...
  • Inaugural Class of the SDA University...
    SDA proudly presents the inaugural class of the SDA University. This helpful all day program will benefit new and “not so new” board members and special district staff members with the ins and outs for successfully operating a special district. Attendees will...
  • Nominations for 2010 Awards...
    It is that time of year again to highlight the “Best of the Best” in Colorado Special Districts! Awards nomination forms for Distinguished Manager of the Year and Distinguished Board Member of the Year are now available on the SDA website, so start thinking about...
  • Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61 Opposition Campaign Update
    As previously reported in past SDA Newsletters, the SDA Board has voted to oppose Proposition 101, and Amendments 60 and 61. The Board believes these three ballot initiatives would be destructive and prohibit special districts from providing services to their constituents....
  • SDA Workshops
    Don’t miss this important educational opportunity…SDA is excited to announce the July 21 and August 18 Workshops with an all-star lineup!
  • Special District History in Colorado is being Collected
    What do you know about the history of Special Districts in Colorado? SDA is interested and is collecting the history as a way of understanding the “why’s and wherefore’s” surrounding this useful tool for Colorado.
  • Volunteers for the 2010 Annual Conference...
    Attention district staff administrators and public information officers, are you interested in sharing your organizational and people skills at the SDA Conference while earning a discount on your registration?
  • Windsor Museum Marks Two-Year Anniversary
    May 22, 2010 marked the two-year anniversary of the devastating tornado touchdown in the Windsor-Severance area. On this anniversary, citizens had something extra special to celebrate, the opening of the Windsor-Severance Fire Museum. The tornado destroyed the first museum...
  • Workforce Development: Colorado’s Community Colleges Partnering with Special Districts
    Workforce Development: Colorado’s Community Colleges Partnering with Special Districts will be a MUST ATTEND for any special district looking to hire qualified workers or wanting to provide additional training for current employees. Editor’s Note: SDA is so...
  • Workplace Poster Requirements
    There are numerous governmental agencies and laws, at both the federal and state levels, which regulate employers and employees: the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”), the Occupational Safety and...
  • “To the Extent Permitted By Law”
    Indemnification Provisions in Contracts with Special Districts Guest article by Jeffrey E. Erb, Esq. - Seter & Vander Wall, P.C.
  • “Vote No on 60, 61 and 101”
    The SDA Board of Directors usually tries to remain neutral in ballot initiatives that are to be considered by the general public. However, in cases like Ballot Initiatives 60 and 61, and Proposition 101, the SDA Board must take a position of opposition.

June, 2010

May, 2010

  • Colorado’s New Ambulance Black Boxes: Part 2
    Guest article by Dino A. Ross, Esq. and Emily J. Dodds, Esq., Ireland Stapleton Pryor and Pascoe, P.C. Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series.
  • Election Season: Phase Four
    This is the fourth and final article in a series discussing the Designated Election Official’s responsibilities in connection with the regular biennial special district elections on May 4, 2010. This article highlights the duties and deadlines coming up in May and June...
  • North Metro Fire District Paramedic Invents Possible Life-saving Device
    Jeff Rehman from the North Metro Fire Rescue District has been a paramedic for over 20 years. He knows firsthand that when dealing with a blocked airway, seconds count. So, when Jeff woke up at 2:30 in the morning with an idea for a better way to safely clear a patient’s...

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