HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-06 - Resolution No. 2023-05RESOLUTION NO. 2023-05
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINATION OF CATHY GREEN AS A
CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATION OF
CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES PRESIDENT
WHEREAS, the Association ot Calitornia Water Agencies (ACWA) is seeking
nominations ot candidates tor the 2023 election of the Association's
statewide positions of President and Vice President; and
WHEREAS, on otficia! nominating resolution from on ACWA member agency
on whose board the nominee serves must accompany oil
nominations for the positions of President and Vice President; and
WHEREAS, eligible candidates must be on elected or appointed member ot
the governing body or commission of a member agency of the
Association; and
WHEREAS, the ACWA Election Committee will present on open ballot with all
qualifying candidates to the members for a vote by written ballot;
and
WHEREAS, the individual who fills on officer position will need to have a working
knowledge ot water industry issues and concerns, possess strength
of character and leadership capabilities, and be experienced in
matters related to the performance of the duties ot 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, Cathy Green nas served as ACWA Vice President since 2021 and
on the ACWA board since 2014, and she has served on the ACWA
Board Executive Committee since 2020; and
WHEREAS, as ACWA Vice President since 2021 , Cathy Green would like to run
as President of ACWA to continue the momentum she has built on
key initiatives she is leading, including advocating tor state
accauntabiiity on water policy issues, spearheading the ACWA
Cauncii ot Past Presidents to mentor new ACWA members, and an
internal human resources initiative to support ACWA staff; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Green has served as ACWA Regian 10 Chair and Vice Chair;
and
WHEREAS, Cathy Green has served on the ACWA Water Quality Committee,
ACWA Energy Committee, and ACWA State Legislative
Committee; and
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WHEREAS, Cathy Green has served in a leadership role at Orange County
Water District (OCWD). She was appointed to the OCWD Board ot
Directors in November 2010 and was elected to office in 2012, and
then re-elected in 2016 and 2020. She was selected by the Board
to serve as its Presioent in 2014-16, and 2022 through present. She
also served as 1 s' Vice President from 2013-14 and 2018-22; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Green currently serves as the Choir of the OCWD Executive
Committee and the OCWD Joint Planning Committee: and
WHEREAS, prior to Cathy Green's service on OGWD's Board, she was elected
to two consecutive termiS on the Huntington Beach Gity Gouncil
where she served two terms as mayor. Gothy Green has been
involved as o council liaison and committee member on many city
boards, commissions, and committees; and
WHEREAS, it is the opinion ot the Board of Directors of the Yorbo Undo Water
District that Cathy Green possesses oil of the qualities needed to
fulfill the duties of the office of ACWA President; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board ot Directors of the Yorbo Undo
Water District that this district does hereby support the nomination of Gothy Green
OS o candidate for the office of AGWA President.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6"^ day ot April 2023 by the following called vote:
AYES: Directors Borbre, DesRoches, Hawkins, Lindsey, and Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Brett R. Borbre, President
Yorbo Undo Water District
ATTEST:
Annie Alexander, Board Secretary
Yorbo Undo Water District
Reviewed as to form by General Counsel
Andrew B. Qj^en, Esq.
Kidman Gagen Low LLP
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