HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-08 - Resolution No. 2021-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-19
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
TO SUPPORT ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT CATHY GREEN AS A CANDIDATE
FOR THE OFFICE OF ACWA VICE PRESIDENT
WHEREAS, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has announced that
a Nominating Committee has been formed to develop a slate for the
ACWA election of its statewide lead officer positions of President and Vice
President; and
WHEREAS, the individual who fills the ACWA Vice President position needs to
possess a working knowledge of water industry issues and concerns,
connections with water professionals throughout the state, strength of
character and leadership capabilities, and experience in matters related to
the performance of the duties of the office; and
WHEREAS, this person must be able to provide the dedication of time and energy to
effectively serve in this capacity; and
WHEREAS, the Yorba Linda Water District recognizes that Director Green has served
on the ACWA Board since 2016, and on the ACWA Board Executive
Committee since 2020; and
WHEREAS, Director Green has served as ACWA Region 10 Chair (2018-19) and is
now serving her second term as ACWA Region 10 Vice Chair (2016-17,
2020-current), and she has served as ACWA Region 10 Board member
since 2012; and
WHEREAS, Director Green serves on the ACWA Water Quality Committee (2012-
current) and the ACWA Energy Committee (2019-current), and she
previously served on the ACWA State Legislative Committee (2012-15);
and
WHEREAS, Director Green has served in a leadership role at Orange County Water
District. She was elected to the OCWD Board of Directors (OCWD Board)
in November 2010 and was re-elected in 2012, 2016 and 2020. She was
selected by the OCWD Board to serve as its 2015 and 2016 President.
She currently serves as First Vice President, a position she previously
held in 2013, 2014, and since 2019; and
WHEREAS, Director Green currently serves as the Chair of the Water Advisory
Committee of Orange County (WACO), Chair of the OCWD Water Issues
Committee, and Vice Chair of the OCWD Communications and Legislative
Liaison Committee; and
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WHEREAS, prior to her service on OCWD's Board, Director Green was elected to two
consecutive terms on the Huntington Beach City Council (2002-2010)
where she served two terms as Mayor (2003, 2009). Director Green has
been involved as a council liaison and active community member on many
city boards, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors that
Director Green possesses all of the qualities needed to fulfill the duties of
the office of ACWA Vice President.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors does hereby endorse Orange County Water District First Vice President Cathy
Green as a candidate for Vice President of the Association of California Water
Agencies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of June 2021 by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors DesRoches, Hawkins, Jones, Lindsey, and Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PhW- awkins, President
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secreta
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Andrew B. Gagen, Esq.
Kidman Gagen Law LLP
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