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Step 03 of 6

District Formation

Once AFA approval is granted, DASH coordinates district formation — establishing governance, administration, and the operational framework for the SAID.

Day 0
01
Petition
Day 30-60
02
Approval
Day 50-80
03
District Formation
Day 80-110
04
Bond Issuance
Day 80-110
05
Reimbursement
Day 110-130
06
District mgmt

Overview

District formation is the legal and administrative process of establishing the SAID as a functioning governmental entity. DASH coordinates each stage, from the initial organizational requirements through governance, board structure, and district administration. Bond counsel leads the legal formation process, while DASH and Blackwood Advisors establish the administrative framework needed for long-term district operations.

What You Provide

To get started, please provide the following:

Identify initial district board members or representatives.

Review and approve district governance documents.

Execute required formation documents.

What DASH Does

Once we have your information, DASH will:

Coordinate all required legal steps for district formation with bond counsel.

Establish district governance structure and board composition.

Set up district administration systems with Blackwood Advisors.

Prepare district formation documents and required filings.

Onboard the district management function (Blackwood Advisors).

Establish required district accounts and financial systems.

Prepare for bond issuance process.

The DASH Promise at This Stage
DASH manages this milestone entirely. Your role is to review and approve — DASH does the rest. The team handling this step helped design the program it’s executing, so every action is informed by firsthand knowledge of what the AFA expects and how to move efficiently.
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