• Weekly Update for 12/17/24 - Read More.
• Upcoming Legislative Session - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 12/10/24 - Read More.
• Best Practices Survey Deadline Extension - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 12/3/24 - Read More.
• Water Sector Cybersecurity Workshop Reminder - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/26/24 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 11/19/24 - Read More.
• Water Sector Cybersecurity Workshops - Read More.
• Apply for the No-Cost Professional Certificate in Building Cyber Resilience - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/12/24 - Read More.
• Cybersecurity Workforce Development Needs Assessment Survey - Read More. 
• Safety and Security Grant Reminder - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/5/24 - Read More.
• Webinar on Website Accessibility Compliance - Read More.
• Oregon Government Ethics Commission Annual Assessments - Read More.
• Best Practices Survey Update - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 10/29/24 - Read More.
• FEMA FAQ - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 10/22/24 - Read More.
• November First Thursday Webinar - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 10/15/24 - Read More.
• Apply for the Cybersecurity Grant - Read More. 
• Assisting Hurricane Impacted States - Read More.
• Public Meetings Law Update - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 10/8/24 - Read More.
• SDAO Office Furniture - Read more.
• SDAO 2024 Fall Newsletter - Read More.
• Awards Program Final Reminder - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 10/1/24 - Read More.
• October First Thursday Webinar - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 9/24/24 - Read More.
• Awards Program Reminder - Read More. 
• Federal OSHA Emergency Response Rules - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 9/17/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 9/10/24 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 9/3/24 - Read More. 
• MSA Update - Read More.
• Supervisor Training Announcement - Read More. 
• Cybersecurity Grant Application Reminder - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 8/27/24 - Read More. 
• Notice of Proposed Rule Making - Read More. 
• Cybersecurity Grant Q&A Sessions - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 8/20/24 - Read More. 
• September First Thursday Webinar - Read More.
• Cybersecurity Grant Update - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 8/13/24 - Read More.
• Awards Program Nominations - Read More.
• Best Practices - Public Meetings Law Training Now Available - Read More.
• Vendor Solutions Network - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 8/6/24 - Read More.
• SDAO Office Furniture - Read More. 
• New EAP Benefit - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 7/30/24 - Read More. 
• Cybersecurity Grant Application Process Opening Soon - Read More.
• August's First Thursday Webinar - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 7/23/24 - Read More. 
• Join th SDAO Letter to Support S.B. 4673 - Read More. 
• Supervisor Training Opportunity - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 7/16/24 - Read More.
• Cyber Resources for Water Sector - Read More.
• Urgent Call to Action: Support  S.B. 4673 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 7/9/24 - Read More.
• Best Practices Update - Public Meeting Training - Read More. 
• Johnson V. City of Grants Pass - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 7/2/24 - Read More.
• SDAO 2024 Summer Newsletter - Read More.
• July's First Thursday Webinar - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 6/25/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 6/18/24 - Read More.
• SDIS Saftey and Security Grant - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 6/11/24 - Read More.
• Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board Survey - Read More.
• CISA Webinar - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 6/4/24 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 5/28/24 - Read More. 
• FEMA Public Assistance Program Deadline Extended - Read More.  
• Weekly Update for 5/21/24 - Read More. 
• Vendor Solutions Network Message - Read More.
• Water & Wastewater Members Message - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 5/14/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 5/7/24 - Read More.
• NSDC Press Release - Read More. 
• 2024 Legislative Report - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 4/30/24 - Read More.
• DEQ Water Fees - Read More.
• Join an SDAO Committee - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 4/23/24 - Read More.
• Ordinance Question - Read More.
• SDIS Rate Increase - Read More.
• SDAO Fire Districts Opportunity to join the State Interoperability Executive Council - Read More. 
• Weekly update for 4/16/24 - Read More. 
• SDAO Internship Grant Reminder - Read More.
• Special District Grant Accessibility Act Reminder - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 4/9/2024 - Read More.
• Workers' Compensation Claims Update - Read More. 
• Vendor Solutions Network Upcoming Webinars - Read More. 
• EPA/RCAC Survey on Water/Wastewater - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 4/5/24 - Read More.
• Spring 2024 SDAO Newsletter - Read More.
• Leadership Training Available for Special Districts - Read More. 
• Special District Grant Accessibility Act - Read more.
• OSHA Rules Emergency Response - Read More.
• Recreational Immunity Success - Read More
• Weekly Update for 3/5/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/27/24 - Read More.
• Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development Survey - Read More.
• SDAO Analysis of Federal Emergency Response Proposed Rules - Read More.
• Internship Grant Program Announcement - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/20/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/13/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/6/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/30/24 - Read More.
• Community Project Funding Requests - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/23/24 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/16/24 - Read More.
• Regence - Providence Agreement - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 12/27/23 - Read More.
• SDAO's Proposed Bylaws Changes - Read More.
• EPA Proposes Lead and Copper Rule - Read More.
• Week Update of 12/5/23 - Read More.
• Weather Update - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/28/23 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/21/23 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 11/14/23 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/7/23 - Read More.
• Recreational Immunity Ends - Read More.
• 2023 SDAO Legislative Report is Ready for Download - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 10/31/23 - Read More.
• Updated Oregon Government Employee Handbook Template - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 10/24/23 - Read More.
• NSDC Update 10/20/23 - Read More.
• Changes to Oregon OSHA Penalties and Inspection Planning Process - Comments due November 3rd. Read More.
• Weekly Update for 10/17/23 - Read More.
• Nextdoor Expands Public Agency Policy to Accommodate Special Districts on Platform: Nextdoor, the popular neighborhood-based social media network, has announced a shift in its guidelines that will allow special districts to establish a formal Nextdoor for Public Agencies page on the platform, fostering enhanced community and public relations. Read more.
• Heat and Smoke Rules – What You Need to Know: As you may have seen, OR-OSHA adopted rules for heat illness prevention and exposure to wildfire smoke. You need to be in compliance with them on or before their effective dates. Learn more.
• Oregon Government Employee Handbook Template – Complimentary Copy and Training: Are you in charge of putting together your district’s employee handbook? Or is your handbook in need of an update Learn more.
• SDAO Consulting Services Program: Board Practices Assessment and Board Governance Questionnaire: During times of crisis, all eyes look to the special district’s board to figure out where things went wrong. Boards that strive to improve their governance practices are less likely to subject themselves to a calamity. Learn more.
• New Program for Members: SDAO Academy: Learn more about SDAO's newest program designed to prepare special district employees for leadership roles.
• SDAO Board Member Recruitment Toolkit: Are you recruiting for a new board member? Our new Board Member Recruitment Toolkit can help!
• HR Resources: Learn more about the recent changes to policies and legislation.

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