Conferences & Speaking Engagements

Annual Conference

Join Best Best & Krieger LLP at the 2016 California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in San Diego, Calif.

BB&K Speakers:

Kelly Salt
"Come Hell or High Water: Funding Conservation, Flood Control, and Stormwater"
This presentation will address potential solutions to structuring tiered water rates in light of recent court decisions; and options for funding discounts for low income water, sewer, and solid waste service customers, and stormwater and flood control services.
Tuesday, Oct. 11
2 – 3:15 p.m.

Isabel Safie and Katrina Veldkamp
"Navigating the CalPERS Audit"
This presentation will discuss the most common compliance issues that lead to an audit finding and how an agency can address those issues to minimize the impact of an audit. In addition, we’ll discuss the risk factors that make an agency more likely than not to be selected for a CalPERS audit. Finally, we’ll walk you through the audit process and discuss the purpose and target of each phase of an audit.
Wednesday, Oct. 12
2:15 – 3:30 p.m.

Michelle Ouellette and Jennifer Lynch
"CEQA: What Special Districts Need to Know in 2016 and Beyond"
Special district actions must comply with fast-changing CEQA law. This panel addresses recent legislation and litigation, and will touch upon GHGs, AB 52, special events, water issues, and much more.
Thursday, Oct. 13
8:30 - 10 a.m.

When
Monday, Oct. 10 - Wednesday, Oct. 13

Where
San Diego Hotel and Marina
1380 Harbor Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92101

For more information or to register, click here.