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What is the California Land Surveyors Association?

The California Land Surveyors Association (CLSA) is a professional organization that supports and represents land surveyors in California by promoting education, ethical standards, and legislation that protects the surveying profession and public land records.

The San Diego Chapter serves local surveyors by hosting meetings, training sessions, networking events, and outreach in the San Diego area, while supporting students and advocating for surveying issues at the regional level.

CLSA - A Brief History Lesson

CLSA was founded in 1969 to unify professional land surveyors across California and give them a stronger voice in legislation, education, and professional standards. It was formed during a time when surveyors recognized the need for a statewide organization to advocate for the profession, protect property rights, and support licensing and technical advancement in land surveying.

The San Diego Chapter was approved by the Board of Directors on October 20, 1973.

The Board of Directors of the California Land Surveyors Association governs the association by setting policies, overseeing programs, and guiding statewide initiatives for the surveying profession.

It is composed of state officers and directors from each regional chapter, who bring local perspectives to statewide decision-making and ensure that members’ interests across California are represented.

Why are there membership dues for both the State and the Chapter?

CLSA collects state dues to fund statewide efforts, including legislative advocacy, professional standards, education programs, and representation of surveyors across California.

Local chapter dues, such as those for the San Diego Chapter, support regional activities like local meetings, networking events, scholarships, community outreach, and programs that benefit surveyors in the San Diego area.