Title
Consider developing a Monterey County Water Resources Agency Training Program for the Board of Directors.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors:
Develop a Monterey County Water Resources Agency Training Program for the Board of Directors.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Agency Board of Directors are currently required to complete mandated trainings, which includes Ethics training per Assembly Bill 1234. The Board of Directors has requested additional training opportunities to sharpen and refresh directors skillset as they serve on the board. The Agency is a member of several organizations that provide training, and these options are summarized below.
The California Specials District Association (CSDA) allows all staff and the directors to participate in a variety of trainings aimed for local government of special districts and is highly relevant to much of the Agency's roles and responsibilities. Some of these trainings are at no charge for members and are available online which include ethics, Brown Act, and new Board member trainings. There is also an Governance Foundations course offered in person as a pre-registration to the annual conference. This is offered in various regions of California and costs $240 per person. CSDA also offers a four-day Special District Leadership Academy that provides core governance training for elected/appointed officials and registration begins at $720 per person. Additional information is available on the Learn menu: https://www.csda.net/home
The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) offers biannual conferences which they describe as "the premier destination for water industry professionals to learn and connect. Program offerings include Statewide Issue Forums, Town Hall discussions, Region Programs and sessions covering a wide range of topics including groundwater management, water rates issues, crisis communications, affordable drinking ...
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