Southgate Recreation & Park District

southgate recreation & park district (the district) is an independent special district established in 1956 under the public resources code. the district provides park and recreation services to over 120,000 taxpayers in the southeast area of sacramento county. the district encompasses 52 square miles and includes 47 parks, 4 community centers, 2 aquatic facilities, a golf course and many parkways and landscape corridors. a five-member board of directors governs the district. the board members are elected from five geographic divisions within southgate recreation & park district’s boundaries. directors are elected to serve staggered four-year terms. the board assigns district administrative responsibilities to a general manager. the general manager is responsible for implementing the policies of the district and is also the finance officer. the finance officer is responsible for installing and maintaining the system of auditing and accounting that shall completely, at all times, show th