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CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT
November 21, 2019
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM: KATIE YOUNG, 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)
Six years ago, 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 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.
In 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 sixteen 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.
The certificate is good for two years and in 2015 and again in 2017 the Certificate of Excellence was renewed
for another two years. This September, the Secretary of the District submitted an updated application to the
SDLF to renew the certificate for two more years. Staff was recently notified that Central San's Transparency
Certificate of Excellence has been renewed through September 2021.
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 (provide exceptional customer service and maintain an excellent reputation in the community).
A representative of the SDLF will present the new Certificate to the Board at this meeting.
Strategic Plan Tie-In
GOAL ONE: Provide Exceptional Customer Service
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Strategy 1 - Build external customer relationships and awareness
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Notification of renewal of Transparency Certificate of Excellence
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SPECIAL DISTRICT
LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
September 24, 2019
Mr. Roger Bailey
5019 Imhoff Place
Martinez, CA 94553
RE: District Transparency Certificate of Excellence Approval
Dear Mr. Bailey:
Congratulations! 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, 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 is window cling with 2019 sticker, so that your district may showcase this
important accomplishment.
Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to excellence in local government.
Most sincerely,
a, '_
David Aranda
SDLF Board President
1112 1 Street,Suite 200
Sacramento,CA 95814
t:916.231.2939
f:916.442.7889
www.sdlf.org
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