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Public Works Agency <br />www.santa-ana.org/public-works <br />Item # 46 <br />City of Santa Ana <br />20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> Staff Report <br />June 6, 2023 <br />TOPIC: Resolution Supporting Cathy Green for Office of ACWA President <br />AGENDA TITLE <br />Resolution to Support Orange County Water District President Cathy Green as a <br />Candidate for the Office of Association of California Water Agencies President <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Adopt a resolution to endorse Orange County Water District President Cathy Green as <br />a candidate for the office of President for the Association of California Water Agencies. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has announced that a <br />Nominating Committee has been formed to develop a slate for the ACWA election of its <br />statewide lead officer positions of President and Vice President. The individual who fills <br />the ACWA President position needs to possess a working knowledge of water industry <br />issues and concerns, connections with water professionals throughout the state, <br />strength of character and leadership capabilities, and experience in matters related to <br />the performance of the duties of the office. This person must be able to provide the <br />dedication of time and energy to effectively serve in this capacity. <br />Director Green has extensive relevant experience, which can be found below: <br />•Director Green has served on the ACWA Board since 2016, on the ACWA Board <br />Executive Committee since 2020, and as ACWA Vice President since 2022. <br />•She has served as ACWA Region 10 Chair (2018-19) and ACWA Region 10 Vice <br />Chair (2016-17, 2020-2021). <br />•She serves on the ACWA Water Quality Committee (2012-current) and ACWA <br />Energy Committee (2019-current), and has served on the ACWA State <br />Legislative Committee (2012-15). <br />•She has served in a leadership role at Orange County Water District. She was <br />elected to the OCWD Board of Directors in November 2010 and was re-elected <br />in 2012, 2016, and 2020. She was selected by the OCWD Board of Directors to <br />serve as its 2015, 2016, and 2023 President. She served as First Vice <br />President in 2013, 2014, and from 2020 to 2022. <br />•She currently serves as Vice Chair of the National Water Research Institute, a <br />501(c)(3) non-profit organization that collaborates with water utilities, regulators,