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 ordinarily 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 appointed
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
MPWMD General Manager or other designated staff member shall provide support as
appropriate.
4. Responsibilities of the Committee
a) To meet as required at the request of
the District 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 District Board Chairperson
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