Join SDAO Senior Consultant George Dunkel for a training covering board member relations, expectations, and ethics. A cohesive board is key to the success of a special district as well as understanding your expectations as a board member. You will leave this training with the knowledge to have strong relationships on your board and know what is expected of you. George will also cover the rules…

This spring, join SDAO for an interactive training workshop tailored to the unique landscape of Oregon’s special districts. Our experienced speakers will equip you with the knowledge and tools to refine your HR practices, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and conducive to a thriving workplace.

May 13-15, 2025 | Curry County Fairgrounds  

This spring, join SDAO for an interactive training workshop tailored to the unique landscape of Oregon’s special districts. Our experienced speakers will equip you with the knowledge and tools to refine your HR practices, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and conducive to a thriving workplace.

May 13-15, 2025 | Curry County Fairgrounds  

This spring, join SDAO for an interactive training workshop tailored to the unique landscape of Oregon’s special districts. Our experienced speakers will equip you with the knowledge and tools to refine your HR practices, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and conducive to a thriving workplace.

May 13-15, 2025 | Curry County Fairgrounds  

Securing Your Greatness in the Eyes of the Public: A Two-Part Webinar Series

This spring, join SDAO for an interactive training workshop tailored to the unique landscape of Oregon’s special districts. Our experienced speakers will equip you with the knowledge and tools to refine your HR practices, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and conducive to a thriving workplace.

Securing Your Greatness in the Eyes of the Public: A Two-Part Webinar Series

SDAO Offices will be closed this day. 

This spring, join SDAO for an interactive training workshop tailored to the unique landscape of Oregon’s special districts. Our experienced speakers will equip you with the knowledge and tools to refine your HR practices, ensuring they are robust, compliant, and conducive to a thriving workplace.

The Oregon Department of Revenue is pleased to announce the following in person Local Budget Law training session in Boardman, OR: 

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting for a regular meeting on June 4, 2025 at 10:00am at SDAO Office - Tigard. 

Don’t leave your organization’s future to chance—sign up for our webinar on The Importance of Succession Planning. You’ll learn how to spot your rising stars and plug leadership gaps before they slow you down, keeping everything running smoothly.

The SDAO Legislative Committee will be meeting for a regular meeting on June 6, 2025 at 11am-1pm at the SDAO Salem Office. 

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting for a regular board meeting on June 12th, 2025 at 10:00am at the SDAO Office - Salem. 

Calling all metro area special district representatives! The SDAO Metro Breakfast is your chance to stay up-to-date on legislative matters affecting special districts and discuss critical issues. It will also be a great chance to network with your peers and build valuable relationships.

Join us for an informational session on June 18th from 12-1pm about the Public Policy & Public Administration EMPA, MPA, and MPP programs available through Portland State University.

Tuesday, June 24th | 11am 

SDAO Offices will be closed this day. 

Travelers Boiler & Machinery, as the new carrier of equipment breakdown coverage and provider of jurisdictional inspection services, is excited to introduce SDIS & PACE members to our inspectors and provide an overview of our equipment breakdown services, including jurisdictional inspections, equipment breakdown claim investigation, and risk control consultation/resources. 

The Risk Management Department is proud to announce we will be conducting a round of regional trainings at an area near you. The trainings will be approximately three hours and we will be discussing the following topics: 

The Risk Management Department is proud to announce we will be conducting a round of regional trainings at an area near you. The trainings will be approximately three hours and we will be discussing the following topics: 

*Best Practices Credit Eligible!*

*Best Practices Credit Eligible!*

*Best Practices Credit Eligible!*

*Best Practices Credit Eligible!*

This scenario-driven training is designed for leaders who play a critical role in preventing, identifying, and responding to workplace misconduct. We will walk through the full lifecycle of a harassment investigation while highlighting leadership responsibilities, legal exposure, and best practices along the way. After a brief overview of reporting protocols and investigative steps, the session…

SDAO Offices will be closed this day. 

Join Laurie Grenya of HR Answers, along with Spencer Rockwell, Jason Jantzi, and Monica Schultz from SDAO, for an insightful and practical training focused on one of your most critical resources: volunteers.

Webinar: How to Engage with Your General Counsel

Wednesday, September 10th at 11:00 am

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting for a regular meeting on September 10th at 10am at the SDAO Office - Tigard.

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting for a regular board meeting on September 11th, 2025 at 10:00am at SDAO Office - Salem. 

*Best Practices Credit Eligible!*

Join us for an informative webinar hosted by SDAO and AOC featuring Kris Stenson, State Records Manager with the Oregon Secretary of State's Archives Division. Kris will provide a summary of the proposed rules governing the retention of records held by special districts and counties and respond to questions from participants, offering clarity and guidance on how these rules may affect your…

The Risk Management Department is proud to announce we will be conducting a round of regional trainings at an area near you. The trainings will be approximately three hours and we will be discussing the following topics: 

*Best Practices Credit Eligible!*

*Best Practices Credit Eligible!*

The Risk Management Department is proud to announce we will be conducting a round of regional trainings at an area near you. The trainings will be approximately three hours and we will be discussing the following topics: 

The Risk Management Department is proud to announce we will be conducting a round of regional trainings at an area near you. The trainings will be approximately three hours and we will be discussing the following topics: 

Prepare Your Team for a Real-World Cyber Incident
Join the Fall Cybersecurity Tabletop

SDAO Offices will be closed this day. 

The SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting for a regular meeting on Novemebr 12th, 2025 at 1pm at SDAO Office Salem.

Prepare Your Team for a Real-World Cyber Incident
Join the Fall Cybersecurity Tabletop

The SDAO Board of Directors and SDIS Board of Trustees will be meeting for a joint meeting on November 13th at 9:00am at the SDAO Office in Salem.

The SDAO Board of Directors will be meeting for a regular board meeting on November 13th, 2025 at 1:00pm at SDAO Office - Salem. 

SDAO Offices will be closed this day. 

SDAO Offices will be closed this day. 

The Risk Management Department is proud to announce we will be conducting a round of regional trainings at an area near you. The trainings will be approximately three hours and we will be discussing the following topics: 

The Risk Management Department is proud to announce we will be conducting a round of regional trainings at an area near you. The trainings will be approximately three hours and we will be discussing the following topics: 

SDAO Offices will be closed this day.