The 2009 FASD/FSU CDM Program has been Scheduled For March 30, 31, April 2, 3, in Tallahassee, Florida.  On April 1st, students will participate in the FASD legislative day.

CDM Deadline for 2009 - February 1st, 2009 - Download Application Here

The Association serves as the Department of Community Affairs primary education and training arm to satisfy the educational requirements of Ch. 189, FS.  The purpose of the education program is to ensure that elected boards and district managers comply with the Florida Statutes governing special districts.  Core subjects for elected officials and staff are presented at the Annual Conference in June and at the more informal member meetings held around the state.  The Association, in conjunction with Department of Community Affairs, created the Certified District Manager (CDM) Program in 2004 and has now partnered with Florida State University's Askew School of Government to provide the best possible certification program for this field.  This Program not only recognizes the professional and educational accomplishments of district managers of special districts, but promotes professionalism among the members of this profession. 

The Certified District Manager Program Description and Candidate Application is available on-line. Anyone who wants to attend the CDM class and/or submit the required project, (at the annual conference in June), must submit the application to the Steering Committee Chair by May 1, 2008. The first round of CDM's were awarded at the 2005 Annual Conference. Please direct questions to Mary Hickey at 941-472-5525.

CDM Steering Committee


Chairman John Bonde, Chair
Acme Improvement District/Village of Wellington
 Term Expires - December 09
 
Committee Members

 Mary Hickey
Sanibel Special Fire Control and Rescue Service District
 Term Expires - December 08

Clete Saunier
Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District
 Term Expires - December 08

Rita Greenberg
Big Corkscrew Island Fire Control
Term Expires - December 09

Monica Andersen Sumter Landing CDD
 Term Expires - December 09