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File #: 2023-0556   
Type: Consent Calendar Item Status: Passed
File created: 4/20/2023 In control: Sonoma County Water Agency
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action: 6/6/2023
Title: Association of California Water Agencies Region One Board of Directors Nomination
Department or Agency Name(s): Sonoma County Water Agency
Attachments: 1. Summary Report, 2. Resolution
Related files: 2025-0598

To: Board of Directors, Sonoma County Water Agency

Department or Agency Name(s): Sonoma County Water Agency

Staff Name and Phone Number: Brad Sherwood 707/322-8192

Vote Requirement: Majority

Supervisorial District(s): Countywide

 

Title:

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Association of California Water Agencies Region One Board of Directors Nomination

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Recommended Action:

Recommended action

Adopt a resolution supporting the nomination of Sonoma Water Director David Rabbitt to serve on the Association of California Water Agencies’ Region One Board of Directors for the term of 2024/2025.

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Executive Summary:

Resolution encouraging and supporting the participation of Sonoma Water Director David Rabbitt to serve as Board Member on the Association of California Water Agencies’ Region One Board of Directors.

 

Discussion:

Sonoma Water is a member of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA). ACWA is comprised of ten regions with regional boards of directors representing ACWA members. Sonoma Water is in ACWA Region One. Every two-years, ACWA seeks nominations for ACWA members to serve on regional boards of directors. Director David Rabbitt has shown interest in serving on the ACWA Region One Board of Directors for the 2024/2025 term. ACWA requires a resolution of support for the nomination as a part of its candidate nomination process.

 

The ACWA Region One Board ensures communications between regional members and ACWA staff, and helps implement ACWA’s communications, legislative and public outreach goals. 

 

Staff Recommendation: 

Approve a resolution of support for election of Director David Rabbitt as Board Member of the Region One Board of Directors of the Association of California Water Agencies.

 

Strategic Plan:

N/A

 

Racial Equity:

 

Was this item identified as an opportunity to apply the Racial Equity Toolkit?

No

 

Sonoma Water Strategic Plan Alignment:                      Water Supply and Transmission System, Goal 1:  Protect drinking water supply and promote water-use efficiency.

 

Collaborate with the ACWA Region 1 Board of Directors to achieve regional goals related to Sonoma Water’s Strategic Plan and that of other ACWA members.

 

Prior Board Actions:

07/20/2021: Board approved a resolution supporting the participation of Mr. Brad Sherwood as a Board Member on the Region One Board of Directors of the Association of California Water Agencies during the 2022-2023 term.

06/11/2019: Board approved a resolution supporting Community & Government Affairs Manager Brad Sherwood’s interest in serving on the Association of California Water Agencies’ Region One Board of Directors

06/20/2017: Board approved a resolution supporting Community & Government Affairs Manager Brad Sherwood’s interest in serving on the Association of California Water Agencies’ Region One Board of Directors

07/212015: Board approved a resolution supporting Community & Government Affairs Manager Brad Sherwood’s interest in serving on the Association of California Water Agencies’ Region One Board of Directors

08/13/2013: Board approved a resolution supporting General Manager Davis’ interest in serving on the Association of California Water Agencies’ Region One Board of Directors

12/04/2012: Board approved a resolution supporting General Manager Davis’ interest in serving on the Association of California Water Agencies’ Region One Board of Directors

 

Fiscal Summary

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FY 22-23 Adopted

FY23-24 Projected

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Narrative Explanation of Fiscal Impacts:

None.

 

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Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impacts (If Required):

N/A

 

Attachments:

Resolution

 

Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:

None.