HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 ACWA-JPIA Appointment rr - AGENDA ITEM # 14
-�'TRUCKEE DONNE
1 Public Utility District
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2022
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC, District Clerk
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Board representative and alternate for the
ACWA-JPIA Board of Directors
APPROVED BY
Brian C. Wright, General Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
a) The Board of Directors select a District representative and alternate to serve on
the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA ) — JPIA Board; and
b) The Board of Directors select a designee.
BACKGROUND:
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
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 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
membership with 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.
Page 1 of 2
ANALYSIS/BODY:
Since that time, ACWA - JPIA has been a beneficial resource to the District, providing
training and services in human resources, insurance and risk management, safety
programs and policies, Workers Compensation advice, and a needs assessment for
insurance.
Responsibility of the ACWA Board includes attending meetings, voting on behalf of the
District, and participating in other administrative engagements as needed to further the
District's interest.
Goals and Objectives:
This item is in support of the following goals and objectives:
District Code1.05.020 Objectives:
1. Responsibly serve the public.
6. Manage the District effectively, efficiently and fiscally responsible manner.
Strategic Goals:
3 .Engage with our customers and communities in a welcoming and transparent way to
identify opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is not a direct fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
Page 2 of 2