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AGENDA ITEM #10
MEETING DATE: November 2, 2022
TO: Board of Directors
FROM: Jillian Steward, Human Resources and Risk Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of the ACWA JPIA Commitment to Excellence
Program
APPROVED BY ________
Brian C. Wright, General Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the District’s participation in ACWA JPIA’s Commitment to Excellence Program
BACKGROUND:
In June of 2019, during an in depth research of insurance policies, the District joined
membership with the Association of California Water Agencies’ Joint Powers Insurance
Authority (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 to the District as utility service provider in a high fire danger area.
The District’s ACWA-JPIA membership includes additional benefits beyond affordable
insurance coverage at no additional cost. These benefits and services include access to
safety training both online and in person, risk and human resources best practices, needs
assessments, and professional development opportunities.
In March 2022, the Board of Directors approved the new position of Risk and Compliance
Specialist. This position was filled in June 2022, and the Human Resources & Risk Team
has been working to establish programs, policies, trainings, and resources to elevate
safety, risk and compliance at the District. ACWA-JPIA’s resources were identified as a
critical tool to this endeavor.
ANALYSIS/BODY:
The Commitment to Excellence Program offered by ACWA-JPIA is a best practices guide
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to assist in enhancing member’s existing loss reduction programs such as workman’s
compensation and property damage. The guide includes six (6) focus areas:
Vehicle operations;
Construction;
Infrastructure;
Employment practices;
Ergonomics and falls; and
Wildfire prevention.
Signing the Commitment to Excellence Program does not require the District to adopt any
specific best practices provided in the program. The commitment from the District will be
to review and consider the best practices and resources provided, and only implement
what is useful and beneficial in our working environment
Objectives & Goals:
This item is in support of the following objectives and goals:
District Code1.05.020 Objectives:
1. Provide a healthy and safe work environment for all District employees.
6. Mange the District in an effective, efficient and fiscally responsible manner.
Strategic Goals:
5. Developing an inclusive culture drives organizational integration and success.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is not a direct fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ACWA JPIA Commitment in Excellence Certificate
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