BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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SUBJECT: Title
Adopt a Resolution Appointing the Chief Executive Officer and Authorizing the Associated Compensation and Employment Agreement.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution APPOINTING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATED COMPENSATION.
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SUMMARY:
The Board of Directors (the Board) is responsible for appointing the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is a Board-Appointed Officer and an Unclassified employee of the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water).
On February 24, 2026, the Board approved the appointment of Melanie Richardson as the Interim CEO, effective from March 11, 2026, to March 11, 2027, to address the March 1, 2026, CEO vacancy. Simultaneously, the Board directed the initiation of the recruitment process to permanently fill the CEO vacancy and establish a transition plan for the position.
The recruitment process has concluded. The Board is anticipated to appoint Valley Water’s next CEO at the September 8, 2026, Board meeting. A supplemental memorandum will be included on September 4, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
There are no environmental justice impacts associated with the agenda item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Compensation associated with appointing the CEO is budgeted through the Chief Executive Officer budget, Project 60131007.
CEQA:
The recommended action does not constitute a project under CEQA because it does not have the potential for resulting in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER: Manager
Patrice McElroy, 408-630-3159