PROPOSED CHARGE TO THE
MPWMD WATER SUPPPLY COMMITTEE
1.
Primary Function
The Water Supply
Committee (WSC) is an MPWMD Board committee that provides feedback and guidance
to the MPWMD staff, and recommendations to the District Board of Directors, on policy
matters related to water supply issues, including alternative water supply
projects. Specifically, the WSC provides
guidance and recommendations on desired water supply project capacity;
comparison of alternative water supply projects; MPWMD support for designated
project(s), including regional supply projects; scope and budget for MPWMD
water supply studies for subjects typically not covered by other Board
committees; and water supply-related agreements/contracts/ordinances not
already covered by another committee.
2.
Process
The WSC meets as needed to review and consider
proposed new policies or policy changes related to water supply issues as well
as assist in the review of factual information comparing water supply
alternatives. All WSC meetings are
noticed and open to the public by Board policy; however, this committee is not
considered to be a “legislative body” as defined by the Ralph M. Brown Act.
3.
Composition and Structure
a)
The
WSC is comprised of three Board members with at least one alternate. The members of the WSC and its chair shall be
appointed by the Board Chair and approved by the Board, typically for the
calendar year.
b)
A
quorum of two (2) WSC members shall be required for an official meeting to be
conducted. Action may be taken by
majority vote of those WSC members present.
c)
The
General Manager or other designated staff member(s) shall provide support as
appropriate.
4.
Responsibilities of the Committee
a) To meet as required on the call of the
committee chair, a majority of committee members, Board of Directors or by the
General Manager.
b) To provide advice to MPWMD staff and
recommendations to the District Board of Directors and on all matters related
to water supply issues, not assigned to other Board committees.
c)
To
undertake other tasks as designated by the Board Chairperson.
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