When:      Monday, March 22, 2004
                Networking Time:                   6:00-6:30 p.m.
                Dinner:                                  6:30-7:15 p.m..
                Meeting:                                7:15-9:00 p.m.

Where:    Union Hotel, Los Alamos

Who:        Guest Speaker:  Bob Rauch, Principal  Rauch Communications

                Bob has provided public relations services to Special
Districts in California for over 30 years.  He now represents over 80 Districts of
all types and sizes.  He will share his thoughts on the many challenges
currently being faced by all Special Districts today and his prognosis for the future.

Please phone or e-mail your reservation stating dinner choice (steak or
chicken) to Susie Paxton at 968-5885 and or Emid1@aol.com.
 

Call To Order
Introductions
Approval of the Minutes
Treasurer's Report
Guest Speaker:  Mr. Robert Rauch, Rauch Communications
Committee Reports
    Legislative
    Website
    Program
    Executive Board
Update on signature gathering for ballot measure entitled "The Local
Taxpayers & Public Safety Protection Act of 2004".
LAFCO Report
President's Report
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
 

Common interests find all California Special Districts together.  The 34 Special Districts in Santa Barbara County are confronted with three serious potential impacts:

1.  The Ortiz Bill (SB1472) which addresses audit matters now and may be expanded to invoke sanctions on numerous governance matters including, but not limited to accounting controls, director compensation, involuntary consolidations.

2.  The Local Taxpayers-Public Safety Protection Act of 2004, Ballot Measure that would prevent the State from confiscating more funds from Special Districts (estimated to be 1.3 Billion in 2004..plus that amount in future years.

3.  Mandatory Municipal Service Reviews by LAFCO.

We are fortunate to have Mr. Bob Rauch coming to discuss all these matters and more at our Chapter meeting, March 22nd.  Bob has concentrated on consulting  with Special Districts for over 30 years and currently serves over 80 client Districts (large, small, passive, and controversial) throughout the State.  He is in a unique position to relate history, update us on current situation, and provide an enlightened view of the future.

Coping with these challenges can only be accomplished by united action and support.  I urge you to join this important discussion on Monday, March 22nd.

John R. Fox
 SBCSDA Chapter
President