The following is a list of entities that can provide various useful information, resources and support to homeowners living in a metropolitan district:
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Colorado Division of Local Government |
The Division of Local Government (DLG) is a division within the Colorado's Department of Local Affairs. The DLG's purpose is to (1) provide technical assistance and information to special districts, (2) act as a liaison between special districts and other government agencies and (3) advise the governor and general assembly regarding special district issues. The DLG also manages the Local Government Information System (LGIS) - a document archive containing various filings for all special districts. Special districts file a copy of their annual budgets, transparency notices, annual financials, election results and contact information within the LGIS. |
Colorado State Auditor |
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is an independent government agency created by the Colorado constitution. Among its many responsibilities is overseeing the audits of local government entities conducted by independent audit firms. By July 31st of each year, districts are required to submit its annual audited financial statements to OSA. |
Colorado Secretary of State |
The Colorado Secretary of State is an elected official and serves the public as set forth in Colorado State Statutes. Although the Secretary of State is responsible for investigating complaints regarding various governmental elections, the Secretary of State does not regulate or investigate special district elections. In fact, special districts are the only form of government in Colorado whose elections are exempt from regulatory oversight.
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El Paso County Commissioners |
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners are elected officials that manage the overall affairs and responsibilities of the county. In relation to special districts, the Board of Commissioners are required to certify special districts' annual mill levies as approved by the districts' boards. In addition, Colorado statutes require special district annual property tax assessments be collected through the county treasurer's department. Contact Information: |
El Paso County Clerk & Recorder |
The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder is an elected official of the county and serves the public as set forth in Colorado State Statutes. Through offices situated in various locations throughout the county, the Clerk and Recorder's Office (1) files maps, (2) handles elections, (3) issues marriage and civil union licenses, (4) prepares and issues motor vehicle titles and plates, (5) records documents—primarily related to real estate and (6) registers voters. |
El paso County Assessor's Office |
The El Paso County Assessor is an elected official of county and is responsible for discovering, listing and valuing all real and taxable personal property located in the county, pursuant to Article X, Section 3, of the Colorado Constitution and general laws enacted thereunder.
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District Attorney - 4th Judicial District |
The District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District (which covers El Paso County and Teller County) is an elected official that is responsible for the prosecution of more than 31,100 cases each year. The mission of the District Attorney's office is "...uphold our constitutionally protected rights while diligently pursuing justice on behalf of victims and our community."
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Special District Association |
Created in 1975, the Special District Association (SDA) is a non-profit membership organization that serves the interests of special districts across Colorado. Nearly 3,300 special districts are members of the SDA and over 50% of the membership is comprised of developer-controlled districts whose board members report significant conflicts of interest serving on such district boards. The SDA provides communication, research, legislative input, administrative support and education opportunities for member districts. |