Our community neighborhood is a "California Special District" and specifically a "Community Services District" which delivers a special service. In our case, that service is road maintenance and construction. We are not a Homeowner's Association, nor do we enforce CC&R's.  Our CC&R's have expired, and are not longer enforceable. 

Cameron Estates C.S.D. was formed in August, 1969. Our Special District type is under California Government Section Code 61000 et seq.  Special Districts are an important and integral part of local government, filling a void in city and county services. Nearly all California residents rely on special districts for some form of service that is delivered to their homes, businesses, or communities such as water delivery, fire protection, road maintenance, libraries, etc.

Special Districts are funded either through a share of local property tax revenue and/or voter approved fees or special taxes. In our case, we receive funds from both sources: a share of the property tax for each parcel, and the direct assessment of $595. We are allowed to do this through California Government Section Code 61121a. The special tax must be passed at an election with a 2/3 support. 

Cameron Estates is an independent special district, and we are governed by a board of directors. The 5 directors are elected by the voters in the district, or they are appointed to fixed terms by elected officials in the district. Our directors establish and develop policy that the one employee (General Manager) carries out. Our directors are accountable to their constituents. They must take ethics training every two years to ensure compliance with state law.

Special Districts must comply with California state public governance. Our district must comply with the Brown Act, California Public Records Act, annual financial reporting and record keeping, and elections. 

Cameron Estates is a public agency, and welcomes public input so that we can make the best decisions possible for our community. We all work together to make Cameron Estates a great place to live.