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Advantages of a GHAD <br /> <br />GHADs are public agencies that operate locally for the sole and specific purpose of addressing <br />geologic concerns. As such, they offer several distinct advantages. <br /> <br /> 1. Focus on Prevention. <br /> <br />Through the development and implementation of a Plan of Contwl, a GHAD <br />acts to prevent damage resulting from earth movement by identifying and <br />monitoring potential geologic haTards and undertaking improvements as <br />appropriate. <br /> <br />Ability to Respond to Unforeseen Events. <br /> <br />When unforeseen h~Tards arise, GHADs, as existing agencies, are in place with <br />the technical and organizational resources and funding capability needed to <br />respond quickly and effectively. <br /> <br />Improved Method of Collecting Assessments <br /> <br />GHADs are authorized to collect assessments along with the general property <br />tax. This avoids requiring separate collection by a private entity, such as a <br />homeowners' association. <br /> <br />Concerns Over Liability Less Likely to Discourage Needed Actions <br /> <br />In addition, under state law (Government code sections 865 et seq.), GHADs are <br />given a degree of immunity from liability for actions they undertake. The <br />Legislature intended that this provision encourage local public entities to take <br />remedial action to abate earth movement. <br /> <br />Procedure to Annex Territory to a GHAD <br /> <br />The basic steps for formation/annexation are: <br /> <br />The applicant or local agency prepares a Phn of Control. The Plan of <br />Control must be attached to the annexation petition and, thus, is before the <br />public and the legislative body throughout the petition, protest, hearing, <br />and decision-malting stages. The Plan of Control must be prepared by a <br />certified engineering geologist and describe geologic hazards, their <br /> <br />$R:04:136 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />