What is the difference between a Dependent Special District and an Independent Special District?

A Dependent Special District has at least one of the following characteristics: 

• Its governing body members are identical to the governing body members of a single county or a single municipality. 

• Its governing body members are appointed by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. 

• During unexpired terms, its governing body members are subject to removal at will by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. 

• Its budget requires approval through an affirmative vote by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. 

• Its budget can be vetoed by the governing body of a single county or a single municipality. An Independent Special District does not have any dependent characteristics. A special district that includes more than one county is independent unless the special district lies wholly within the boundaries of a single municipality.

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1. What is a special district?
2. Are there different types of special districts?
3. What is the difference between a Dependent Special District and an Independent Special District?
4. What types of entities are not Special Districts?