HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 07/16/2012 EastValley
Water District
SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 169 2012
6:00 P.M.
EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
3694 HIGHLAND AVE #30, HIGHLAND, CA.
"AMENDED AGENDA**
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE= OF ALLEGIANCE
1 . Public Comments
2. Review and Discussion regarding 2012/13 strategic initiatives
3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Board Norms
4. Adjourn
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a), any request for a disability-related
modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, that is sought in order to
participate in the above agendized public meeting should be directed to the District's
Adminlstretive Manager at (909) 885-4900.
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EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT: STRATEGIC
INITIATIVES
I. Provide Safe and Reliable Water Supply
A. Meet all regulatory requirements
B. Identify unit cost delivery sources
C. Address system flexibility constraints
D. Develop cost effective Water Supply Mix
E. Transparent and efficient financial management
II. Create an Environment more Conducive to Efficient and Effective Public Service
A. Improve organizational culture
B. Elevate staff capabilities and employee reinvestment
C. Establish Board Norms and conduct Board Education Program
D. Perform Headquarters needs assessment
E. Deliver property options to board and commence construction
III. Dis, riot Resource Enhancement Efforts
A. Attract and retain quality employees
B. Establish key performance indicators
C. Initiate staff development program
D. Enhance system redundancy (Emergency Prep)
E. System maintenance and modernization
IV. District Brand Development& Community Involvement
A. Enhance community outreach, brand identity and web presence
B. Develop Conservation program
C. Enhance Regional water partners
D. Emergency prep and mutual aid agreements
E. Legislative platform and strategic grant pursuit
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BOARD NORMS
GENERAL.
1. Keep EVWD a progressive, well managed, innovative District.
2. Board of Directors provides leadership and participates in regional, state and
national programs and meetings.
BOARD OF IIIRECTORS'VALUES
g. The Board of Directors and General Manager are a participatory team.
4. Beard of Directors values high energy, open mindedness, and is achievement-
ori.ented. ??
5. Beard of Directors will communicate and exercise their authority for the benefit
of the District.
6. No member of the Board of Directors shall use his or her position of public
service with the District as a means to benefit his or her personal or private
interests.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION
7. Individuals are responsible to initiate resolution of problems A.S.A.P. and not let
them fester.
8. Business attire at Board meetings is appropriate as well as official activities
9. Substantive Board of Directors/General Manager items are to receive advance
notice and public notification.
lo.Committees are responsible to keep the rest of the Board Members informed.
u. Board Members shall communicate, with other Board Members, on issues/items
th :.t affect District Governance.
BOARD INTERACTION AND COMMUNIc rION WITH STAFF
General Manager
12.Board Members should always feel free to go to the General Manager and vice
versa with advanced notification.
13.Board Members shall communicate with the GM regarding issues related to
Pistrict staff.
14.C nnly the GM will communicate District related information to the Board unless
h /she designates responsibility to a staff member.
Staff in General
t .If a Board Member has a question on an agenda item, that member will make
e'iery effort to contact the General Manager or Board Chair prior to the meeting.
Consent.,Calendar
16.1f a Board Member has a question on a Consent Calendar item for their
information only, they are to ask staff ahead of time, rather than having it pulled
off for discussion during the meeting, unless for public education purposes.
For Discussion and review for new Board Discussion
a. Governance of Board vs. Management by Staff.
l). Board (Collective) vs. Board individual Opinions
• Role of Board member as Representative
• Role of Board member as Policy Maker
• Careful distinguishing of Board vs. Individual Role
c. Continuity and Consistency as a Board member
i. Public representative for Board policy vs. Individual
opinion/crusader
d. Attract and invite quality level community members to be involved as
advisors; raise Board qualifications, and mentor new potential leaders
for the Water Industry.
e. Discuss where Board members can best focus efforts and their
expertise.
f. Courteous behavior with staff at all times &expect professional
exchanges with Board members,both on and off the clock.
These Board Norms will be reviewed on an annual basis.
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