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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The San Lorenzo Valley Water District is governed by a five person Board of Directors elected to four-year terms by registered voters within the District's boundaries. The Board of Directors are responsible for the establishment of policy relative to the District's mission, goals and operations. Current Board members are:

BOARD MEETINGS

Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Board of Directors of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District are held on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of each month. Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. at the District's Operations Building located at 13057 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006-9119. Link to Agendas / Action Summaries

Special Meetings of the Board of Directors of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District may be duly authorized by the President as deemed necessary. Notice and location of Special Meetings shall be as prescribed by law. Link to Special Meetings

Committee Meetings of the Board of Directors of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District may be authorized by the committee Chair as deemed necessary. Notice and location of Committee Meetings shall be as prescribed by law. Link to Committee Meetings

Standing Committees -Environmental Committee, Facilities and Planning Committee, Finance Committee, Public Relations Committee.

In compliance with the requirements of Title II of the American Disabilities Act of 1990, the San Lorenzo Valley Water District requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at the District's Public Meeting can contact the District Secretary's Office at (831) 430-4636 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.

PLACING AN ITEM ON THE AGENDA

Agendas for upcoming Board of Directors or Committee meetings are prepared by the District Manager, in consultation with the President or presiding officer. Written agendas for each Board of Directors meetings are available by 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the Thursday meeting. Copies of the agenda and all written supporting materials are provided to each Board member and selected staff. Agenda documents may be reviewed at the office of the District Secretary, 13060 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006.

Persons wishing to communicate with the Board, or have an agenda item scheduled, should make their request known in writing to the President of the Board. All such written requests, including informational materials and supporting documentation, must be delivered to the office of the District Secretary by Thursday, 5:00 p.m., one (1) week preceding the date of the scheduled Board of Directors meeting. The President of the Board shall decide whether the subject matter is one which can and should be considered as part of a Board meeting agenda. Generally, such matters will be placed on the Written Correspondence portion of the agenda for discussion and consideration. However, no action may be taken by the Board of Directors on any Written Communications presented. The Board of Directors may request that the matter be placed on a future agenda for additional consideration and possible action.

Generally, only those matters listed on the agenda shall be finally acted upon by the Board of Directors. However, if a matter is deemed by any Board Director, the District Manager or District Council to be urgent, it may, in accordance with the Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950 et. Seq.) be added to the agenda and be acted upon by the Board of Directors if an explanation of the urgency is stated in open Board meeting and a majority of the Board consents to hear it.

ADDRESSING THE BOARD

Your participation at Board meetings is encouraged; however, participation will be most effective if you address the Board in the appropriate manner and at the appropriate time. Directors of the Board can be addressed for any non-agendized items within the jurisdiction of the District during "Oral Communications" listed on the agenda. If you wish to address the Board about a topic on the agenda, wait until that agenda item is taken up by the Board. Normally, presentations must not exceed three (3) minutes in length, and individuals may only speak once during Oral Communications. No actions may be taken by the Board of Directors on any Oral Communications presented; however, the Board of Directors may request that the matter be placed on a future agenda. To address the Board, stand or raise your hand until you are recognized by the Board President then state your name for the record. Remember that you are addressing the full Board of Directors, not one member, staff or the public in attendance.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY MANUAL

The Board of Directors of the San Lorenzo Valley Water District is committed to providing excellence in legislative leadership that results in the provision of the highest quality services to its constituents. The Board of Directors are expected to maintain the highest ethical standards, to follow District policies and regulations, and to abide by all applicable local, state and federal laws.

Current BOARD OF DIRECTORS POLICY MANUAL (PDF)