List of Special Districts in the Monterey Bay Region

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Summary

A special district is an independent state governmental body that provides one or more services, such as pest control, fire protection, or water delivery [1].

Special Districts in the Monterey Bay Region

Air Quality/Pollution Control Districts

Air quality/pollution control districts are responsible for reducing air pollution from sources other than automobiles [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 40000).

Airport Districts

Airport districts are responsible for facilitating and distributing costs of airport and spaceport development [2]. These districts are established under the California Public Utilities Code (Section 22001).

Community Services Districts

Community Services Districts provide multiple special district services [2]. These districts are established under the California Government Code (Section 61000) and the California Public Contract Code (Section 20682).

Fire Protection Districts

Fire protection districts are responsible for providing fire protection and emergency services [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 13800).

Harbor Districts

Harbor districts are responsible for the maintenance, protection, and development of bodies of water under tidal influence, including bays, rivers, sloughs, and harbors [2]. These districts are established under the California Harbor and Navigation Code (Section 6000).

Health Care/Hospital Districts

Health care/hospital districts are responsible for the establishment and operation of health care facilities and services [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 32000).

Memorial Districts

Memorial districts are responsible for maintaining facilities for the use of military veterans and the general public, including memorial halls, parks, and recreational facilities [2]. These districts are established under the California Military and Veterans Code (Section 1170).

Mosquito Abatement Districts

Mosquito abatement districts are responsible for controlling mosquitos and other possible disease vectors [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 2000).

Pest Abatement Districts

Pest abatement districts are responsible for controlling and preventing the introduction and establishment of pest species [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 2800)

Public Cemetery Districts

Cemetery districts are responsible for the ownership, maintenance, and operation of public cemeteries [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 9000).

Recreation and Parks Districts

Recreation and parks districts are responsible for creating and maintaining recreational parks [2]. These districts are established under the California Public Resources Code (Section 5780).

Resource Conservation Districts

Sanitation Districts

Waste Management Districts

Water Districts

Links

References

  1. Population of Interest - Special Districts

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