As part of their duties related to District governance, each member of the Marin Water Board of Directors takes on additional responsibilities through their appointments to various committees. Appointed annually, these assignments include District Standing Committees, such as the Marin Water Planning Committee, as well as associated committees such as the One Tam Executive Committee, or the Marin Water-North Marin Water Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee.
Marin Water Standing Committees
Finance & Administration Committee
Chair: Diana Maier
Vice Chair: Jed Smith
The purpose of the Finance and Administration Committee is to discuss matters related to the district’s finances such as rates, debt, and budget, along with administration items such as the review and update of policies. This committee generally meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Planning Committee
Chair: Larry Russell
Vice Chair: Ranjiv Khush
The purpose of the Planning Committee is to discuss plans and strategies for a range of district activities including project contracts; infrastructure maintenance; capital improvements; water supply planning, including water efficiency efforts; emergency preparedness and other activities. This committee generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Watershed Committee
Chair: Matt Samson
Vice Chair: Diana Maier
The purpose of the Watershed Committee is to discuss matters concerning the district’s watershed and reservoirs such as protection of the fishery, vegetation management, recreational uses, and sources of revenue. This committee meets once a quarter generally on the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m.
Other Board Assignments
Lagunitas Creek Technical Advisory Committee
Marin Water Representative: Matt Samson
Marin Water Alternate: Jed Smith
Representatives of approximately 20 agencies and environmental/community organizations meet to collaborate on water resources issues in the Lagunitas Creek Watershed. The Committee is chaired by two members of the Committee and meet quarterly (January, March, June, and November) at 9 am on Fridays and generally meets via Zoom.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes:
- Agendas
- Minutes
Marin Water-North Marin Water Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee
Marin Water Representatives: Larry Russell and Diana Maier
This ad hoc committee was established to identify and evaluate opportunities for collaboration between Marin Water and North Marin Water District. The committee is exploring areas where coordinated planning, shared resources or other joint efforts may improve operational and financial efficiencies for both agencies and enhance service delivery across their respective communities.
North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA)
Marin Water Representative: Matt Samson
Marin Water Alternate: Larry Russell
Marin Water joined the NBWA as a charter member when it was created in 2000. This association of water, wastewater, and storm water agencies works together to meet regulatory requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, conducts public education programs, and conducts water resources improvement projects. The association meets monthly on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. (location varies).
North Bay Water Reuse Authority (NBWRA)
Marin Water Representative: Larry Russell
Marin Water Alternate: Ranjiv Khush
The purpose of this committee is to seek and obtain federal and state funds for recycled water projects. Original members (dating to 2005) include the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District, Novato Sanitary District, North Marin Water District, Sonoma County Water Agency, Napa Sanitation District and County of Napa. In 2013 NBWRA amended its MOU to include two new members: Marin Water and the City of Petaluma. The NBWRA board generally meets the last Monday of every other month. Meetings start at 9:30 a.m. and take place at the Novato Sanitary District.
One Tam Executive Committee
Marin Water Representative: Jed Smith
Marin Water Alternate: Ranjiv Khush
The purpose of the One Tam Executive Committee (aka Tamalpais Lands Collaborative Executive Committee) is to review projects and programs supported by One Tam and to review and direct the activities of the Working Group which is composed of staff from each of the agency partners.
Sonoma County Water Agency Water Advisory Committee (WAC)
Marin Water Representative: Ranjiv Khush
Marin Water Alternate: Larry Russell
The WAC is composed of the primary and secondary contractors to the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA). The purpose of the WAC is to discuss water supply, environmental, and contract issues relevant to water deliveries to the contractors from SCWA. The WAC also negotiates any changes to contracts between SCWA and the contractors. The WAC meets every so often on the first Monday of identified months at 9:00 a.m. at 35 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa.
Tomales Bay Foundation (TBF)
Marin Water Representative: Diana Maier
Marin Water Alternate: Matt Samson
The Tomales Bay Foundation (formerly known as Tomales Bay Watershed Council) had asked MMWD to appoint a representative to their group to participate in the development and implementation of a watershed plan. The role of Lagunitas Creek in this watershed area is significant and therefore the request for representation. TBF generally meets once a month, location and time varies.