We are a Special District
Serrano Water District is an independent water district established under the California
Water Code with a five-member board of directors elected by divisions. The board
appoints a general manager or a contract general manager to implement the policy
decisions of the board and oversee day-to-day operations and services.
Special districts are one of the most basic forms of local government, created by
the people within the district to provide a specialized service. Special districts
have very precisely defined responsibilities which minimize their overhead and provide
a value-added service to the people they serve. Because they are localized, special
districts tend to be very responsive and accountable to the voters. They are a very
efficient form of government.