ITEM:	INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/STAFF REPORTS
15.	STRATEGIC PLANNING INITIATIVES PROGRESS REPORT
Meeting Date:		September 20, 2004	Budgeted: N/A
From:		David A. Berger,	Program/Line Item No.: N/A
		General Manager	Cost Estimate: N/A
Prepared by:		Arlene Tavani
General Counsel Approval: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

Included as Exhibit 15-A is a progress report on completion of strategic planning initiatives developed by the Board at the January 16, 2002 and February 21, 2002 strategic planning sessions. The Board has scheduled another Strategic Planning Session for Wednesday, September 29, 2004. The meeting will convene at 9 AM in Carpenter Hall at the Sunset Center. The District’s mission and vision statements related to the Strategic Planning Initiatives are shown below.

Mission Statement The mission of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District is to manage, augment and protect water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.

Vision Statement By the year 2005, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District will ensure a reliable water supply to meet present and future needs and be recognized as a leader in integrated water resource management.

LIST OF EXHIBITS:

15-A Strategic Planning Initiatives Progress Report, September 20, 2004

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