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Whether you’re a newor seasoned Board Secretary/Clerk, continuing education is essential to keeping current on the many aspects of your job. In an effort to expand educational opportunities for this important position in districts and provide an opportunity to recognize individuals that invest the time in becoming trained in the various components of the job, CSDA has created this new certificate program.
2 Ways to Graduate and Earn Your Special District Board Secretary/Clerk Certificate™ from this comprehensive set of training courses…
Option 1: Individual Coursework
Complete the following set of workshops and webinars to complete the certificate program! Click here for more details.
Required Component 1
Board Secretary/Clerk Foundations Training
A comprehensive overview of the legal, administrative and customer service roles of a Board Secretary/Clerk.
Required Component 2
Staying in Compliance: Understanding Fundamental Special District Laws
Earn SDRMA Credit Incentive Points
A complete review and discussion of the many laws that pertain to special districts including the Ralph M. Brown Act, CA Public Records Act and Conflict of Interest.
Required Component 3: Webinars
Complete at minimum 4 of the 6 webinars listed below…your choice!
1. Best Practices in Agenda Preparation & Taking/Recording Minutes
2. How to Assist the Board in Running an Effective Meeting
3. Records Retention & Management
4. Rules of Order & Facilitating Board Protocols
5. Strategies for Excellent Customer Service
6. Understanding Board Member & District Liability Issues
Click here for more details.
Option 2: Conference (Registration Closed)
Save the Date: March 1 - 2, 2012
Attend CSDA’s new Board Secretary/Clerk Conference to complete the certificate program! A conference training program for Board Secretaries/Clerks packed into two full days of education on all major aspects related to many aspects of the Board Secretary/Clerk’s responsibilities.
Click here for more details.
Option 1: Individual Coursework
Complete a set of workshops and webinars to complete the certificate program!
Option 2: Conference
Attend CSDA’s new Board Secretary/Clerk Conference to complete the certificate program in Monterey!
Requirements & Terms to Receive Graduation Certificate
1. Completion of any of the above CSDA courses within the last 2 years counts toward the graduation certificate.
2. Participants in the certificate program must complete all required course requirements within 2 years of taking the 1st course.
3. Required courses may be taken out of order.
4. All courses must be taken through CSDA. No outside courses will count toward this certificate program.
5. Attendees must be in attendance for the entire duration of the required courses and/or conference to receive credit.
6. Once all courses are completed, participants must complete and submit the Graduate Certificate Application to CSDA within 6 months of completing the last required course. Click here to download application and there is no additional charge.
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