EXHIBIT 5-A

 

CHARGE TO THE MPWMD ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

As adopted by the Administrative Committee on March 10, 1998

 

 

1.                  Primary Function

 

The committee shall provide advice to the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District on matters affecting management and administration of the District including financial, human resources, risk management, information technology, purchasing, and other related fields.

 

2.                  Process

 

The committee is expected to provide a forum for in-depth deliberation and discussion prior to consideration of issues by the full Board.  Normally, committee meetings will proceed those of the Board of Directors and result in recommendations to the Board.  The Administrative Committee is subject to the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act as amended.

 

3.                  Composition and Structure

 

a)                  The voting members of the Committee shall consist of elected Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District appointed by the Board Chairperson.

 

b)                  A quorum of two (2) voting members shall be required to transact business of the committee.  Action may be taken by majority vote of those present.  The chair of the committee shall be elected by the members of the committee; meetings shall be held as determined by the chairperson.

 

c)                  The General Manager (or a designated staff member) of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District shall also serve on the committee as an ex officio, non-voting member.  The Board Treasurer shall serve in an ex officio capacity and as secretary to the committee 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.

 

b)                  To provide timely advice to the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District on matters affecting the management and administration of the District including financial, human resources, risk management, information technology, purchasing, and other related fields.

 

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

 

 

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