Research and Technical Assistance

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SDAO provides its members with a broad range of support services in the areas of research and technical assistance.

Staff will do the research required to respond to a member inquiry, and will, if appropriate, attempt to resolve the issue. Information developed in this process is retained and used for future reference.

Reference Material
SDAO develops handbooks and sample/model materials to provide members with in-depth information on specific topics. Examples of these reference materials are the Special Districts Management & Policy Resource Guide, Legislative Summary (published after each legislative session), and Model Drug and Alcohol/Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Reference Library
SDAO has developed, and continues to expand, a library of reference materials that staff can use to respond to member inquiries. These materials also are available for members to check out. Members are encouraged to call with questions on any subject.

Technical Assistance with State Agencies
Periodically, members need help in their efforts to interact with state agencies. In this situation, SDAO will gather information on the member's behalf, identify the appropriate contact agency or staff person, and assist with the communication process. Also, to assist the state and other interested agencies and parties in contacting special districts within Oregon, SDAO maintains and distributes a directory of member special districts and their local contact persons.

Contact: SDAO 503-371-8667 [Salem] 1-800-285-5461 [statewide] - sdao@sdao.com