Difference between revisions of "Special Districts"

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Summary

Special districts, also known as special-purpose districts or special district governments, are independent state governmental units that are created for a distinct purpose or function. They typically maintain administrative and fiscal independence from general purpose government bodies ^[1]. This distinction excludes school districts as defined by the US Census Bureau ^[1]. California has over 2,100 special districts ^[2]. The majority of special districts in California perform a single operation, such as sewage treatment, water delivery, fire protection, or pest control ^[3]. However, some districts, such as community service districts, provide multiple services ^[3].

History

The first special district in California was the Turlock Irrigation District, created in 1887 under the authority of the Wright Act to deliver water to farmers in Stanislaus County and the San Joaquin Valley ^[4].

Legal Authority

Funding

Notable Special Districts of the Central Coast

Links

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Population of Interest - Special Districts
2. ↑ It's About Quality, Not Quantity - Special Districts Facts Sheet
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Special Districts
4. ↑ What's So Special About Special Districts?

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