HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. Receive renewed District Transparency Certificate of Excellence from the California Special Districts Leadership Foundation (SDLF)Page 1 of 3
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Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
December 7, 2017
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: DONNA M. ANDERSON, PROVISIONAL SECRETARY OF THE DISTRICT
REVIEWED BY: ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: RECEIVE RENEWED DISTRICT TRANSPARENCY CERTIFICATE OF
EXCELLENCE FROM THE CALIFORNIA SPECIAL DISTRICTS
LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (SDLF)
In 2013, Central San applied for and received its first "Transparency Certificate of Excellence" offered by the
Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency
and good governance. The certificate was good for two years and, in 2015, it was renewed for another two
years. This September, the Secretary of the District submitted an application to the SDLF to renew the
certificate for two more years.
SDLF is an independent, non-profit organization formed to promote good governance and best practices
among California's special districts through certification, accreditation, and other recognition programs.
I n order to receive the award, a special district must demonstrate the completion of essential governance
transparency requirements, including conducting ethics training for all Board Members, properly
conducting open and public meetings, and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the
State Controller in a timely manner. Central San also fulfilled over fifteen website requirements, including
providing readily available information to the public, such as board agendas, past minutes, current District
budget, and the most recent financial audit. Finally, Central San had to demonstrate outreach best
practices to its constituents that engage and inform the public in its governance and operations.
Earning the Certificate serves as a tangible acknowledgement of Central San's transparency efforts and
validates to constituents and other stakeholders the District's commitment to being open and accessible to
them. It signifies Central San's dedication to engage the public and create a greater awareness of its
activities. It also demonstrates that Central San is adhering to one of its stated Values (Be open,
transparent and accessible) in support of its Vision Statement, and is consistent with Strategic Plan Goal
One, Strategy 1 (Foster customer engagement and awareness).
The Secretary of the District's Office recently received notice (Attachment 1)) that its Transparency
Certificate of Excellence has been renewed for another two years, through September 28, 2019. A
representative of the SDLF will present the new Certificate to the Board at this meeting.
December 7, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 6 of 240
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notification of renewal of Transparency Certificate of Excellence
December 7, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Packet - Page 7 of 240
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Rece/ted
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September 28, 2017
Roger S. Bailey, General Manager
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
5019 Imhoff Place
Martinez, CA 94553
RE: District Transparency Certificate of Excellence Approval
Dear Mr. Bailey:
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Congratulations! The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has successfully completed the District
Transparency Certificate of Excellence program through the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF).
On behalf of the SDLF Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate your district on achieving this important
certificate. By completing the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence Program, the Central Contra
Costa Sanitary District has proven its dedication to being fully transparent as well as open and accessible to
the public and other stakeholders.
Included in this letter are window cling year stickers so that your district may showcase this important
accomplishment.
Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to excellence in local government.
Most sincerely,
David Aranda
SDLF Board President
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