Advantages of Forming a GHAD

Focus on prevention

Alternative to costly, time-consuming litigation

Broader range of available remedial measures

Locally autonomous – exempt from local permitting requirements

Rapid response capabilities

Increase public safety

Covers the absence of insurance coverage for earth movement

GHAD Formation Process

STEP 1
PLANNING

  • Define GHAD Boundaries
  • Establish GHAD responsibilities and limitations
  • Assess whether to create a new GHAD or annex to an existing GHAD

STEP 2
FORMATION

  • Determine Board of Directors structure
  • Appoint GHAD Officers
  • Approve Plan of Control

STEP 3
FINANCING

  • Typically funded through supplemental property assessments
  • Approve Engineer’s Report to fund annual Plan of Control responsibilities
  • Allocate revenue stream for operations and reserve accumulation

Additional GHAD Formation Information

General Outline of GHAD Formation Process

Staffing of GHADs

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