BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Review the Board Committees and Approve the 2026 Board Committee Appointments.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Review and, if necessary, revise the purpose statements for each individual Board Committee;
B. Establish or dissolve Board Committees as appropriate to meet current organizational and community needs;
C. Review and approve the proposed 2026 Board Committee appointments submitted by the 2026 Board Chair; and
D. Appoint new Board Committee representatives, as needed.
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SUMMARY:
This item allows the 2026 Board Chair to nominate members of the Board to serve on various committees for Board consideration and approval, in accordance with Board Governance Policy GP-9: Board Committee Structure.
Board Governance Policies
The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) Board of Directors operates under a series of Board Governance Policies designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective leadership.
Under Governance Process Policy GP-8: Board Committee Principles, the Board may establish committees to assist with policy development, support District mission implementation, contribute subject-matter expertise, and strengthen the connection between Valley Water and the community it serves.
1. Board Standing Committees:
Standing Committees are established by ordinance, resolution, or other formal Board action and are composed of fewer than a quorum of the Board and/or external members. These committees have ongoing subject-matter jurisdiction or a regular meeting schedule. Each year, the Board reviews the purpose of every Standing Committee to confirm its continued relevance.
2. Board Ad Hoc Committees:
Ad Hoc Committees are also composed of fewer than a quorum of the Board and/or external members but are created for a limited time to accomplish a specific purpose. They are for...
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