ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
7.	CONSIDER APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY BOARD
Meeting Date:			October 15, 2012	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt, General Manager	Program/	Services and Supplies/ Board Member Compensation/Board Expenses
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Prepared By:			Cynthia Schmidlin	Cost Estimate:	Up to $300 per year
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: N/A
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Health Benefits Authority (HBA) transitioned its operations and health benefits programs into the ACWA Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) earlier this year. The Board approved a resolution approving membership in the JPIA at its May 21, 2012 meeting. The JPIA asks that its member agencies appoint a member of their Board, and an alternate, to serve on the JPIA Board. The alternate may be a District staff member. The JPIA Board has representatives from all participating member agencies. The entire Board meets at one of the semi-annual ACWA Conferences, often located in Monterey. These meetings are generally held on the Monday before the conference. Participation is not mandatory. However the JPIA encourages participation at least once every other year, so that each agency can have a vote and voice in JPIA policies and direction. Each Director, or his or her Alternate, has one vote. The Directors and Alternates will serve until a successor is appointed, and at the pleasure of the District. The agenda for the last JPIA Board of Directors Meeting, held on May 7, 2012, is attached as Exhibit 7-A.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board appoint a member and an alternate to serve on the JPIA Board.

IMPACTS TO STAFF/RESOURCES: Costs would include $110 for each JPIA Board Meeting attended by a District Director, plus associated travel expenses. District staff would only incur travel expenses. The FY 2012-2013 Budget includes $37,000 for Board Member compensation and $12,900 for expenses, as well as $12,400 for staff meeting expenses.

BACKGROUND: The District contracted for many years with the HBA, to provide employee benefits for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the General Staff Bargaining Unit, and an employee assistance plan for all District employees. When the HBA initiated a process to transition its operations and health benefits programs into the JPIA, earlier this year, all members were required to adopt a resolution approving membership in the ACWA/JPIA. The final step in the process is for the District to appoint a member of their Board, and an alternate, to serve on the JPIA Board. Within 30 days of being appointed, JPIA Directors must file the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interest Assuming Office Statement and send the original signed form to the JPIA. Alternates are not required to complete the form.

EXHIBIT

7-A Agenda for May 7, 2012 JPIA Board of Directors Meeting

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