EXHIBIT 2-A

RESOLUTION #2004 - __

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN SPECIAL DISTRICTS ASSOCIATION OF MONTEREY COUNTY AND DESIGNATING DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES

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WHEREAS, on June 13, 2002, the Monterey County Independent Special Districts Selection Committee adopted bylaws for the formation and governance of an organization to be known as “The Special Districts Association of Monterey County,” and

WHEREAS, this Board concurs with the purposes of the Association, to wit: to provide a forum for District Board members, managers and fire chiefs to communicate with the elected special district representatives on the Local Agency Formation Commission of Monterey County; and, to provide opportunities for special districts to discuss and formulate strategies regarding issues they face on a local, state or federal level.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District approves and authorizes this District joining the Special Districts Association of Monterey County.

2. The General Manager is authorized to apply to the Association, or an organizing committee of the Association, to request membership of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.

3. This District’s “Associate” representative to the Association shall be its General Manager.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, Monterey County, California, at a special meeting duly held on May 27, 2004, by the following vote:

AYES: Directors:

NOES: Directors:

ABSENT: Directors:

ATTEST:

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Board Chair Board Secretary

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