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Special Purpose Districts: Structure, Authority, and Governance

Learn how special purpose districts are created, governed and held accountable, and how they work alongside cities and counties.
For individual learners
8 contact hours · 180 days of access
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Annual access for your whole board, staff or team
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180 days of access
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8 contact hours
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Course 2 of 4
GovLeaders Flagship Series: Foundations of Public Sector Leadership
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What you will learn

  • District purposes and structures
  • Board authority and governance responsibilities
  • Relationships with other public entities

Who it is for

Special district boards Board members Staff and administrators Consultants and public-sector professionals Elected officials County employees Community members

Course outline

Coming soon as this course is finalized.
Part of a series · 30 contact hours across 4 courses

GovLeaders Flagship Series: Foundations of Public Sector Leadership

COURSE 1
Texas Government for Public Leaders: Structure, Authority, and Responsibilities
8 contact hours
You are hereCOURSE 2
Special Purpose Districts: Structure, Authority, and Governance
8 contact hours
COURSE 3
Public Finance for Decision-Makers: Budgets, Bonds, and Financial Oversight
8 contact hours
COURSE 4
Informed Board Decisions: Evaluating Information Before the Vote
6 contact hours
Complete every course in the series to earn a series certificate, in addition to a certificate for each course.