ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
3.	CONSIDER ADOPTION OF REVISED CHARGE TO THE AD HOC LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE AND CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATES TO THE COMMITTEE
Meeting Date:			July 20, 2009	Budgeted:	N/A
From:			Darby Fuerst,	Program/	N/A
			General Manager	Line Item No:
Prepared By:			Arlene Tavani	Cost Estimate:	N/A
General Counsel Approval: Yes
Committee Recommendation: The Ad Hoc Legislative Advocacy Committee reviewed the draft revised committee charge on June 17, 2009 and recommended Board approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: On June 17, 2009, the Ad Hoc Legislative Advocacy Committee reviewed and recommended Board adoption of a revised committee charge. The draft revised charge, attached as Exhibit 3-A, would change the committee’s ad-hoc status to that of a standing Board committee, and expand the committee’s function to include additional responsibilities the Board has directed the committee undertake since its formation in 2008. If the revised charge is adopted, the Board should also confirm the appointment of Directors Markey and Doyle to serve as alternates to the committee. The committee members are Directors Brower, Edwards and Lehman.

RECOMMENDATION: The Board should review and approve the draft revised Charge to the Legislative Advocacy Committee (Exhibit 3-A), and confirm the appointment of Directors Markey and Doyle as alternates to the committee.

BACKGROUND: The charge to the Ad Hoc Legislative Advocacy Committee was adopted by the Board on February 28, 2008. The committee’s primary function was to provide a recommended policy position to the Board concerning the draft Cease and Desist Order (CDO) regarding continued unauthorized Carmel River diversions that was issued against California American Water on January 15, 2008 by the State Water Resources Control Board. Subsequent to adoption of the charge, the Board requested that the committee take on other responsibilities, such as coordination with local and State regulatory agencies regarding the 95-10 Desalination Project, and implementation of regulations that would allow installation of greywater system. These activities are beyond the scope of the original charge. The draft revised charge also specifies that the Board Chair will appoint two directors to serve as alternates to the committee. The appointments must be confirmed by the Board.

IMPACT TO DISTRICT STAFF/RESOURCES: No impacts.

EXHIBITS

3-A Draft Revised Charge to the MPWMD Ad Hoc Legislative Advocacy Committee

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