Exhibit 2-A

 

Draft

                CHARGE TO THE MPWMD POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)

                                                                             

1.         Primary Function

 

The Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) provides recommendations to the District Board of Directors on policy matters related to water use and consumption within the Monterey Peninsula Water Management.  The PAC recommends action on policies related to these subjects at the request of the Board of Directors. 

 

2.                   Process

 

The PAC is expected to provide a forum for policy-related deliberation and discussion and to provide recommendations to the District Board of Directors on issues related to water demand management and water conservation.  All PAC meetings are open to the public and conducted in accordance with State law governing meetings of local legislative bodies, i.e. the Ralph M. Brown Act.

 

3.         Composition and Structure

 

a)         The PAC is comprised of one elected representative from each land use jurisdiction of the MPWMD (i.e. the Monterey Peninsula Airport District, County of Monterey, and each city located within the boundaries of the MPWMD).

 

b)                  A quorum shall consist of five (5) PAC members shall be required to for an official meeting to be conducted.  Action may be taken by majority vote of those PAC members present. 

 

c)                  The chair of the District Board of Directors shall act as the committee chairperson, but shall have no vote.

 

c)         The General Manager and/or the Water Demand Manager or other designated staff member of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District shall provide support as appropriate.  Other District staff members may meet with the PAC from time to time and serve as a resource.

 

4.         Responsibilities of the Committee

 

a)         To meet as required on the call of the committee chair, a majority of committee members, by request of the District Board of Directors, the General Manager, or by necessity of pending recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee.

 

a)         To provide timely advice to the MPWMD staff and recommendations to the District Board of Directors and staff of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District on matters related to water demand management and conservation.

 

b)         To undertake other tasks as designated by the District Board Chairperson.

 

                              

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