HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 Affirmation of ACWA Board ParticipationCONSENT
To: Board of Directors
From: Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CIVIC
Date: June 17, 2020
Subject: Consideration to Adopt Resolution 2020-18 to Affirm and Support
Incoming General Manager, Rem Scherzinger's Position and Role in
Region III Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board action is required to afirm the District's support in the General Manager holding
a position on the Region III Board of ACWA.
2. HISTORY
ACWA is the largest statewide coalition of public water agencies in the country. There
are over 430 public agency members whom collectively are responsible for 90% of the
water delivered to cities, farms, and businesses in California.
ACWA's mission is to provide comprehensive leadership, advocacy, and resources for
for California Public Water Agencies to ensure a high quality and reliable water supply
in an environmentally, sustainable, and fiscally responsible manner. The mission of
ACWA and the District are extremely closely aligned for the water utility.
ACWA further serves to provide technical information, tracking and influencing of
State and Federal water policy, and cooperation and consensus amongst interest
groups.
In June of 2019, during investigation of insurance policies, the District joined ACWA
JPIA in order to obtain appropriate insurance coverage for the most advantageous
cost to the District. This three year contract was a considerable cost savings in a high
fire danger area.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Since that time, ACWA has been a beneficial resource to the District. Providing
training and services in human resource law, insurance and risk management, safety
programs and policies, Workers Compensation advice, and a needs assessment for
insurance.
ACWA is formed with 10 Regional Boards, comprised of five to seven members
serving two-year terms. Coincidentally, Rem Scherzinger has served on the Board of
Region III for ACWA. Region III consists of the counties of Placer, Tuolume, Amador,
Calaveras, El Dorado, Alpine, Mono, Mariposa, Nevada, Sierra, and Inyo.
The affirmation to continue to serve in a board capacity on with ACWA will provide
benefits through professional networking and participation in legislative and regulatory
affairs.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The approved FY20 budget includes membership and training.
5. RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2020-18 to Afirm Rem Scherzinger's role in Region III, Association
of California Water Agencies Board of Directors.
Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CIVIC
District Clerk
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Michael D. Holley
General Manager
Resolution No. 2020-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTLITY DISTRICT PLACING IN
NOMINATION REMLEH SCHERZINGER AS A MEMBER OF THE
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES REGION III
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TRUCKEE DONNER
PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:
A. recitals
(i) The Board of Directors (Board) of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District does
encourage and support the participation of its members in the affairs of the
Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA).
(ii) General Manager, Remleh Scherzinger is currently serving as Board Member for
ACWA Region III
and/or
(iii) Remleh Scherzinger has indicated a desire to serve as a Board Member of ACWA
Region III.
B. Resolves
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
(i) Does place its full and unreserved support in the nomination of Remleh
Scherzinger for the Board of ACWA Region III.
(ii) (ii) Does hereby determine that the expenses attendant with the service of
Remleh Scherzinger in ACWA Region III shall be borne by the Truckee
Donner Public Utility District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held within
the District on the 171" day of June 2020 by the following roll call vote:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
Jeff Bender, President
ATTEST:
Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC, District Clerk
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