• HB 4161 Update - Read More. 
• Risk Management Alliance - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 3/3/26 - Read More.
• HR Consulting - Read More.
• Did You Know? February Edition - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/24/26 - Read More.
• Consulting Services Employee Handbook Reminder - Read More.
• Local Government Grant Cycle - Read More.
• Rural Capacity Assitance Program - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/17/26 - Read More.
• Public Meeting Online - Read More.
• Simple Risk Management Wins - Read More.
• 2026 Best Practices - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/10/26 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/3/26 - Read More.
• OFCA/SDAO Call to Action  - Read More.
• Pending OFCA/SDAO Call to Action - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 1/27/26 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/13/26 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/6/26 - Read More.
• Senate Bill 454 - Read More.
• New Oregon Laws - Read More.
• Member Benefit: HR Support - Read More. 
• SDAO 2026 Winter Newsletter - Read More. 
• SDAOAS Disclosure - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 12/30/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 12/23/25 - Read More. 
• Strong Wind Advisory - Read More. 
• Severe Weather Updates & Resources - Read More. 
• Balance Billing Law Webinar - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 12/16/25 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 12/9/25 - Read More. 
• Did You Know? Part 12 - Read More. 
• December 2025 Student Email Newsletter - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 12/2/25 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 11/25/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/18/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/10/25 - Read More. 
• Best Practices Survey Deadline Extended - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 11/4/25 - Read More. 
• Did You Know? Part 11 - Read More. 
• LOC Housing Infrasturucture Webinar - Read More. 
• Safety and Security Grant Reminder - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 10/28/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 10/24/25 - Read More.
• Legislative Webinar - Read More.
• MS-ISAC Membership - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 10/14/25 - Read More.
• Activating Resilience Complimentary Webinar - Read More. 
• 2025 Legislative Session Report - Read More. 
• Did You Know? Part 10 - Read More. 
• SDAO Fall Newlsetter 2025 - Read More. 
• OSHA Visits and Compliance Cecklists for Fire Districts - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 9/23/25 - Read More. 
• Awards Program Deadline - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 9/16/25 - Read More.
• Housing Infrastructure Support Fund - Read More. 
• Proposed Records Retention Ruling - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 9/9/25 - Read More.
• Best Practices Survey Reminder - Read more.
• Did You Know? Part 9 - Read More.
• Legislative Update - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 8/26/25 - Read More.
• Fall Cyber Security Exercise - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 8/19/25 - Read More. 
• Engage with General Council Webinar - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 8/12/25 - Read More. 
• SDIS Insurance Site MFA - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 8/5/25 - Read More. 
• Did you Know? Part 8 - Read More. 
• Awards Program - Read More. 
• Safety & Security Grant - Read More.
• SDAO Public Meeting Law Training - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 7/29/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 7/22/25 - Read More.
• HR Answers Training Series - Read More. 
• Governer Kotek - State of Emergencey - Read More.
• HR Answers Training Series - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 7/15/25 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 7/8/25 - Read More.
• Social Media Toolkit - Read More.
• Did You Know? Part 7 - Read More.
• Summer Newlsetter - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 7/1/25 - Read More. 
• Public Saftey EAP Follow Up - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 6/24/25 - Read More.
• Ethics Law & Public Meetings Law Training - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 6/17/25 - Read More.
• PSU Public Policy Meeting Update - Read More.
• Merkley and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill - Read More.
• PSU Public Policy - Read More.
• Public Saftey EAP - Read More.
• Legislative Update - Read More.
• Amazon Buisness Launch - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 6/10/25 - Read More.
• Vendor Solution Network Update - Read More.
• Additional Medical Carrier Webinar - Read More.
• Succession Planning Webinar - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 6/3/25 - Read More.
• Did You Know? Part 6 - Read More. 
• New Amazon Benefit - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 4/27/25 - Read More. 
• Legislative Update - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 4/20/25 - Read More. 
• Succession Planning Webinar - Read More. 
• Recreational Immunity Update - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 5/13/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 5/6/25 - Read More.
• Did You Know? Pt 5 - Read More. 
• Weekly Update for 4/29/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 4/22/25 - Read More.
• EAP Enrollment - Read More.
• Elevate Your District - Read More
• Consulting Services Email Change - Read More.
• Weekly update for 4/15/25 - Read More.
• Fairness and Accessibility Act - Read More.
• Legislative Update - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 4/8/25 - Read More.
• Spring Newsletter - Read More.
• New Consulting Services Program Service - Read More.
• Did You Know?  Pt. 4 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 4/1/25 - Read More.
• Elevate Your District's Public Presence - Read More.
• EAP Login Changes - Read More
• Weekly Update for 3/25/25 - Read More.
• 2026 SDIS Best Practices Program - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 3/18/25 - Read More
• Senate Unanimously passes SB 179 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 3/11/25 - Read More.
• Upcoming Webinars - Read More.
• Ports Day! - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 3/4/25 - Read More.
• Did you know? Pt 3 - Read More
• Regence Salem Health Update - Read More.
• EAP Benefits Presentation - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/25/25 - Read More.
• Public Meeting Law Training Reminder - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/18/25 - Read More.
• Internship Grant Announcement - Read More.
• SDAO Honors Special Districts and Individuals - Read More.
• Impact on Funding Freeze - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/11/25 - Read More.
• Government Grant Program Cycle Now Open - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 2/4/25 - Read More.
• Did You know Email Part 2 - Read More.
• Public Meetings Law Training - Read More.
• Restraining Order II - Read More.
• Historic Cemetery Grants - Read More.
• Temporary Restraining Order - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/28/25 - Read More.
• SDAO Legislative Reception - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/21/25 - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/14/25 - Read More.
• Disaster Assistance - Read More.
• NSDC Is Now the NSDA - Read More.
• SWCD Grant Supplement Opportunity - Read More.
• Weekly Update for 1/7/25 - Read More.
• Nextdoor Expands Public Agency Policy to Accommodate Special Districts on Platform: Nextdoor, the popular neighborhood-based social media network, has announced a shift in its guidelines that will allow special districts to establish a formal Nextdoor for Public Agencies page on the platform, fostering enhanced community and public relations. Read more.
• Heat and Smoke Rules – What You Need to Know: As you may have seen, OR-OSHA adopted rules for heat illness prevention and exposure to wildfire smoke. You need to be in compliance with them on or before their effective dates. Learn more.
• Oregon Government Employee Handbook Template – Complimentary Copy and Training: Are you in charge of putting together your district’s employee handbook? Or is your handbook in need of an update Learn more.
• SDAO Consulting Services Program: Board Practices Assessment and Board Governance Questionnaire: During times of crisis, all eyes look to the special district’s board to figure out where things went wrong. Boards that strive to improve their governance practices are less likely to subject themselves to a calamity. Learn more.
• New Program for Members: SDAO Academy: Learn more about SDAO's newest program designed to prepare special district employees for leadership roles.
• SDAO Board Member Recruitment Toolkit: Are you recruiting for a new board member? Our new Board Member Recruitment Toolkit can help!
• HR Resources: Learn more about the recent changes to policies and legislation.

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