HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-06-22 - Resolution No. 2021-24 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-24
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
TO SUPPORT PAMELA TOBIN AS A CANDIDATE
FOR THE POSITION OF ACWA 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 President position will need to have a
working knowledge of water industry issues and concerns, possess
strength of character and leadership capabilities, be experienced in
matters related to the performance of the duties of the office, and 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 Pamela Tobin was
previously elected to serve as ACWA Vice President and has done so
since January 2020 and currently serves on the ACWA-Joint Powers
Authority Board of Directors, Executive, and Liabilities Committees; and
WHEREAS, as ACWA Vice President, Pamela Tobin has accomplished her priorities
for ACWA including creating the highly-successful "Leadership to
Leadership" virtual town hall; actively participating in ACWA's efforts to
shape input to the 2020 California Resiliency Portfolio; and working with
the ACWA Board to adjust its budget and review it's 2020 Strategic Plan
to reflect COVID-19 impacts; and
WHEREAS, throughout her term as Vice President, Pamela Tobin has actively
engaged with members around the state to ensure their voices and
differing viewpoints have been heard and to find common ground and
"win-win" solutions; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Tobin has served in a leadership role as a member of the San
Juan Water District Board of Directors since December 2004; and
WHEREAS, prior to her service as ACWA Vice President, Pamela Tobin served in a
leadership role as a member of the ACWA Board of Directors since 2018;
served on the ACWA Region 4 Board from 2016-2019 and Region 4 Chair
in 2018-2019; served on the ACWA Federal Affairs Committee and the
ACWA Local Government Committee from 2014-2019; and served on the
ACWA Board of Directors' Steering Committee for Long-Term Strategic
Planning in 2019; and
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WHEREAS, Pamela Tobin served on the Board of the Sacramento Regional Water
Authority (RWA) from 2004-2019, including as RWA Board Chair, and as
a member of the RWA Executive Committee for a number of years, and
received the RWA "Distinguished Service" Award for 2018; and
WHEREAS, Pamela Tobin served on the Board of the Sacramento Groundwater
Authority (SGA) from 2004-2019, and has previously served as SGA
Chair, including in 2019; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors that
Pamela Tobin possesses all of the qualities needed to fulfill the duties of
the office of ACWA President.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Yorba Linda Water District Board of
Directors does hereby endorse Pamela Tobin as a candidate for President of the
Association of California Water Agencies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of June 2021 by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors DesRoches, Jones, Lindsey, and Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Director Hawkins
J. Wayne Mill , Vice President
Yorba Linda Water District
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorba Linda Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel:
Andrew B. Gagen, Esq.
Kidman Gagen Law LLP
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