Comprehensive Governance Leadership Conferences for Elected and Appointed Directors/Trustees

This conference content is based on CSDA's Special District Leadership Academy (SDLA) groundbreaking, curriculum-based continuing education program, which recognizes the necessity for the board and general manager to work closely toward a common goal. SDLA provides the knowledge base to perform essential governance responsibilities and is designed for both new and experienced special district board members.

Attend for the first time and complete all four modules of the Special District Leadership Academy:
- Governance Foundations
- Setting Directions/Community Leadership
- Board's Role in Human Resources
- Board's Role in Finance and Fiscal Accountability

NOTE: You must complete the first-time attendee track to qualify for SDLF Certificate in Special District Governance.

SDLA Graduate?  Join us for our Returning Attendee Track with Two Days of Breakout Sessions with topics such as (sample from previous year):
How to Lead Your Board Meetings Away from Chaos
Introduction to Labor Relations
Financing and Financial Management
Brown Act Updates
Strategic Planning

Detailed schedule can be found on the SDLA Website.  

First-Time Attendee Schedule of Events
Sunday 11/3/24
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration and Networking Reception
Monday 11/4/24
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. First-Time Attendee Sessions
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sip and Savor Evening Reception
Tuesday 11/5/24
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. First-Time Attendee Sessions
Open Evening
Wednesday 11/6/24
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First-Time Attendee Sessions
12:00 p.m. Graduation Certificate Distribution

Returning Attendee Schedule of Events
Sunday 11/3/24
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration and Networking Reception
Monday 11/4/24
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Returning Attendee Sessions
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sip and Savor Evening Reception
Tuesday 11/5/24
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Returning Attendee Sessions
4:00 p.m. Conference ends for Returning Attendees

Pricing:
Early Bird Registration on or before October 13, 2024:
$720 CSDA Member
$1,080 Non-member
Regular Registration after October 13, 2024:
$775 CSDA Member
$1,160 Non-member

Send additional attendees from the same district and receive discounted pricing per additional attendee!  Members will automatically receive the discount at checkout but Non-members must call to obtain discounted pricing for attendees 2, 3, 4, etc.

Interested in Exhibiting/Sponsoring?  Check out all of the opportunities and register here.

Need help paying for this conference? Scholarship funds are available from the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF). There's no district budget limit and you do not need to be a CSDA member to receive funds.
Apply here 

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael – Marin County 
101 McInnis Parkway
San Rafael, CA 94903

CSDA room reservations in the CSDA room block start at the rate of $166 plus tax and fees per day. The room reservation cut-off is October 13, 2024; however, space is limited and may sell out before this date. Information regarding hotel reservations and link to book in the CSDA room block will be emailed within 24 hours of registration.

Cancellations must be in writing and received by CSDA no later than October 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. All cancellations received by this date will be refunded less a $75 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after October 13, 2024. Substitutions are acceptable and must be done in writing no later than October 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Please submit any cancellation notice or substitution requests to [email protected] or fax to 916-520-2465.