Florida Association of Special Districts
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The Florida Association of Special Districts is a taxpayer-funded lobbying association in Florida. The Florida Association of Special Districts (FASD) unifies and strengthens special purpose government through education, the exchange of ideas and active involvement in the legislative process.[1][edit] About
There are over 1,500 Independent and Dependent Special Districts in the state, governed by more than 30 statutes, involving over 500 local governments, collecting billions of dollars in revenues.
Special Districts provide limited purpose government on a local level. Fire control, library, port & inlet, mosquito, water control, community development, roads, hospital, and other districts--all providing unique services, but all with the same need to be accountable and accessible to the citizens they serve.
The Department of Community Affairs is required (by Chapter 189, F.S.) to provide educational materials to Special Districts and has partnered with the Association to fulfill that requirement. Through the web site, newsletter, Certified District Manager Program, member meetings and annual conference, FASD continues to provide current news and trends to employees and governing board officials of Special Districts.[1]
[edit] History
The Association of Special Districts, Inc. was organized pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Association of Water Management Districts, Inc. in August, 1976, and reincorporated as the Association of Special Districts, Inc. in November, 1979. In 1992, it was reincorporated to change the name to the Florida Association of Special Districts, Inc. (FASD). FASD officers are elected every year. The President and the President-Elect, serve two-year terms. All positions are on a volunteer basis.[2]
[edit] Board and staff
2009-2010 Board Members:[3]
Executive Committee
| Member | District |
|---|---|
| Clete Saunier, President | Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District |
| O'Neal Bardin Jr.,Vice President | Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District |
| Tanya Quickel, Treasurer | Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District |
| Dave Lindsay, Secretary | East County Water Control District |
District Board Members
| Member | District |
|---|---|
| Monica Andersen | Sumter Landing Community Development District |
| Dan Center | Cedar Hammock Fire Control District |
| Cecil Davis | Ranger Drainage District |
| Gale English | South Indian River Water Control District |
| Rita Greenberg | Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control & Rescue District |
| Mary Hickey | Sanibel Fire & Rescue District |
| Nat Ippolito | San Carlos Park Fire Control and Rescue District |
| Steve Litschauer | Cedar Hammock Fire Control District |
| Pat O'Quinn | Old Plantation Water Control District |
| Rodney Tillman | Fellsmere Water Control District |
| Todd Wodraska | Special District Services |
| Leo Schwartzberg | South Broward Drainage District |
Associate Board Members
| Member | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Brian D. Cottrell | Public Risk Insurance Agency |
| Charles F. Haas | Charles F. Haas, CPA |
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