BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Adopt Resolution Placing in Nomination Director John L. Varela as a Member of the Association of California Water Agencies Region 5 Board.
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt the Resolution PLACING IN NOMINATION DIRECTOR JOHN L. VARELA AS A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES (ACWA) REGION 5 BOARD.
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SUMMARY:
The ACWA Region 5 Nominating Committee is looking for ACWA members who are interested in leading the direction of ACWA Region 5 for the 2020-2021 term. The Nominating Committee is currently seeking candidates for the Region 5 Board, which is comprised of Chair, Vice Chair and up to five Board member positions.
District 1 Director John L. Varela has indicated that he is interested in continuing he service on the Region 5 Board as a Board member.
The leadership of ACWA's ten geographical regions is integral to the leadership of the Association as a whole. The Chair and Vice Chair of Region 5 serve on ACWA's Statewide Board of Directors and recommend all committee appointments for Region 5. The members of the Region 5 Board determine the direction and focus of region issues and activities. Additionally, they support the fulfillment of ACWA's goals on behalf of members and serve as a key role in ACWA's grassroots outreach efforts.
Board Governance Process policy GP-3.1 states that the Board will be the link between the District and the Public. District representation on the ACWA Region 5 Board provides a means for creating that link.
This item allows the Board to adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) placing Director Varela in Nomination for a Board seat on the Region 5 Board.
Also, attached for information (Attachment 2) is a copy of the ACWA Region 5 Role description, Rules and Regulations, and Election Timeline.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CEQA:
The recommended action does not constitute a project under CEQA because it does not h...
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