10-28-05
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 by
request of the District Board of Directors or by necessity of pending
recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee.
a) To provide timely advice 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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