The Special Purpose Districts, the third form of local government, is a provider of services which are tailored to address the special needs of citizens as they urbanize the rural communities of the state. There are over 500 Special Purpose Districts providing water, sewer, fire, recreation, health, trash collection, natural gas and airport services.

The creation of Special Purpose Districts allows the community to exercise the highest form of democracy by allowing citizens to choose leadership which will address the service needs of the community. The governing body of the Special Purpose Districts may be appointed or elected, and has the authority to provide a needed service which may be funded by user fees or tax assessments.

The goals of the Association are achieved through programs of training, seminars, workshops, public relations and as a provider of service to local SPD's. We encourage you to consider becoming a member of the South Carolina Association of Special Purpose Districts.