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The Florida Association of Special Districts is excited to announce the release of a custom smartphone application. This app will serve as an innovative way for the association to connect with its members, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone.

About Florida Association of Special Districts

The mission of the Florida Association of Special Districts is to unify and strengthen special purpose government through education, the exchange of ideas, and active involvement in the legislative process.

There are over 1,900 Independent and Dependent Special Districts in the state of Florida, governed by more than 30 statutes, involving over 500 local governments. Special districts provide limited special purpose government on a local level, and whether your district specializes in fire control, libraries, ports and inlets, mosquitoes, water control, community development, roads, hospitals, or any other, you have the same need: to be accountable and accessible to the citizens you serve. In coordination with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Florida Association of Special Districts continues to provide current news and trends to special district employees and governing board officials.

The Benefits of Membership

Whether you are a special district employee, a special district governing board official, or a business that is essential to special districts, there are many ways you would benefit as a member of FASD.

Primarily, you will see significant savings in registration fees for member meetings, legislative forums, FASD Annual Conference, and the Certified District Manager Program. In addition, you will have access to education & specialized training, district-to-district networking & knowledge base, and legislative & governmental advocacy.

Why You Should Join FASD!

Certified District Manager Program

Next available class: January 22 - 26, 2024 | Tallahassee, FL

FASD is proud to offer various Certification programs to our members, and future members!

Florida's special districts are a vital component of Florida's Local Government System, which means our association works in conjunction with the Florida Special District Accountability Program to ensure district managers and officials comply with statutes governing special districts.

Education is imperative to the growth of knowledge within the leadership of the special districts network..