EXHIBIT 23-C

Except from Minutes of January 26, 2006 MPWMD Board Meeting

Item 13: Consider Creation of a Community Advisory Committee and Charge

Director Edwards made a motion that was seconded by Director Lehman to create the Community Advisory Committee. Director Edwards later rescinded the motion.

The Board discussed this item and directed staff to send a letter to community groups inviting them to participate on the Community Advisory Committee. Results of the inquiry could be provided to the Board in 60 days. The charge to the committee will be considered a draft that could be refined after the Board reviews the results of the inquiry letter.

During the discussion of this item, the Board members suggested ideas for the committee charge and membership. (1) The charge could be similar to the Policy and Technical Advisory committees but with the added phrase “other tasks as directed by the Board.” (2) The charge could also include asking the committee to provide input on water supply project decisions. (3) Suggest seven-member committee. (4) Suggest 13-member committee with 6 appointed by the Board from public interest groups, the other 7 could also be appointed by the Board. Term of appointment could be 2 years. Term would end when the appointing director leaves office. (5) Membership should be from environmental, business, real estate, visitor serving and military sectors of the community. (6) Determine public interest in serving on this committee by sending out a card or letter to local groups soliciting their participation. (7) Only persons who live in the District should participate on the committee. (8) One Director could be designated as a liaison to the committee available to answer any questions the committee members might have. (9) The solicitation letter should include the committee charge. (10) Community groups could participate on a rotating basis so membership is not dominated by a few groups.

The following comments were directed to the Board during the public comment period on this item. (1) David Dilworth, representing HOPE, expressed support for creation of the Community Advisory Committee. (2) Madeleine Clark, representing the Elkhorn Slough Coalition, asked how many persons would sit on the committee. (3) Manuel Fiero, a resident of Monterey, advised the Board that creation of the committee would improve the District’s reputation in the community by encouraging public participation in the decision making process.

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