BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code § 84308 Applies: Yes ☐ No ☒
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SUBJECT: Title
(ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA) Adopt a Resolution Appointing an Interim CEO and Authorizing the Associated Compensation.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution APPOINTING THE INTERIM CEO AND AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATED COMPENSATION COMMENCING FEBRUARY 13, 2026 FOR AN INITIAL 30 DAY PERIOD FOR UP TO ONE YEAR.
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SUMMARY:
The Board of Directors (Board) has the authority to appoint the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a Board Appointed Officer, and an Unclassified employee of the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water).
The CEO is on an extended leave. In order to ensure continuity of operations and associated business needs, the Board may appoint an interim CEO. At this time, the Board is appointing an interim CEO to commence work on February 13, 2026, for an initial 30-day period that may extend up to one year from the date of the appointment.
The Interim CEO will report to the Board of Directors. The Chair of the Board will be the delegated authority to release the interim CEO at the conclusion of the appointment.
The Resolution associated with this item and the appointment of the Interim CEO will be provided in a supplemental memorandum on Friday, February 6, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
There are no environmental justice impacts associated with the agenda item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Compensation associated with appointing an Interim 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:
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UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER: Manager
Patrice McElroy, 408-630-3159