Board Committees

The Board Audit Committee was established to assist the Board of Directors, consistent with direction from the full Board, to identify potential areas for audit and audit priorities, and to review, update, plan and coordinate execution of Board audits.

Board Representatives:
Director, District 2, Barbara Keegan, Chairperson
Director, District 4, Linda J. LeZotte, Committee Member
Director, District 7, Gary Kremen, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Norma Camacho, Chief Executive Officer
1 (408) 630-2084

Darin Taylor, Chief Financial Officer
1 (408) 630-3068

Meeting Information:
The Committee meets at a date and time determined by the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date, time and location of next meeting.

Reports:
View audits commissioned by the Board of Directors

For additional information, contact Max Overland in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1 (408) 630-2749.

The Board Policy and Planning Committee (formerly known as the Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Committee) was established to support the Board in the areas of:  Board planning process, Board Committees principles and structures, Board and organization performance monitoring, and other tasks as assigned by the Board.

Board Representatives:

Director, District 5, Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 2, Barbara Keegan, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 4, Linda J. LeZotte, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Michele King, Clerk of the Board
1 (408) 630-2711

Norma Camacho, Chief Executive Officer
1 (408) 630-2084

Meeting Information:
The Committee meets at a date and time determined by the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date time and location.

For additional information, contact Michele King in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2711.

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee (formerly known as the CIP Ad Hoc Committee) was established to provide a venue for more detailed discussions regarding capital project validation and adding or removing projects from the District's 5-year CIP.

Board Representatives:
Director, District 5, Nai Hsueh, Chairperson
Director, District 4, Linda J. LeZotte, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:

Nina Hawk, Chief Operating Officer
Water Utility Division
1 (408) 630-2736

Melanie Richardson, Chief Operating Officer
Watersheds Division
1 (408) 630-2035

Tina Yoke, Chief Operating Officer
Information Technology & Administrative Services
1 (408) 630-2385

For additional information, contact Natalie Dominguez, Assistant Deputy Clerk II, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 408-630-2659.

The Coyote Creek Flood Risk Reduction Ad Hoc Committee was established to develop short-term/immediate solutions associated with the Coyote Creek flood event and project.

Board Representative:
Director Tony Estremera, Chair
Director Barbara Keegan, Vice Chair
Director Richard P. Santos

Committee Liaison:
Afshin Rouhani, 1(408)630-2616

Meeting Information:
The Coyote Creek Flood Risk Reduction Ad Hoc Committee meets at the call of the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date, time and location of the next meeting.

For additional information, contact Glenna Brambill in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2408.

The Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee was established to work on Board and Director identified issues.

Board Representative:
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Chairperson
Director, District 5, Nai  Hsueh, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 1, John L. Varela, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Tina Yoke, Chief Operating Officer
Information Technology & Administrative Services
1 (408) 630-2385

Meeting Information:
The Diversity and Inclusion Ad Hoc Committee meets at the call of the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date, time and location of the next meeting.

For additional information, contact Natalie Dominguez, Assistant Deputy Clerk II, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2659.

The Homeless Encampment Committee was established to discuss homelessness and encampment issues, and bring discussion and recommendations back to the Board. (On February 11, 2020, the Board of Directors made this a standing committee)

Board Representative:
Director, District 3, Richard P. Santos, Chair
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Vice Chair
Director, District 1, John L. Varela, 

Committee Liaison:
Melanie Richardson, 1-408-630-2035

Meeting Information:
The Homeless Encampment Committee meets at the call of the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date, time and location of the next meeting.

For additional information, contact Glenna Brambill in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1-408-630-2408.

The Recycled Water Committee was established to develop a long term proposal for recycled water opportunities within district boundaries, and to establish a collaborative process for facilitating policy discussion and sharing of technical information on recycled water issues.

Board Representatives:
Director, District 6, Tony Estremera, Chairperson
Director, District 2, Barbara Keegan, Vice Chairperson
Director, District 7, Gary Kremen, Committee Member

Committee Liaison:
Nina Hawk, Chief Operating Officer
Water Utility Division
1 (408) 630-2736

Rick Callender, Chief of External Affairs
1 (408) 630-2017

Meeting Information: 
The Recycled Water Committee meets regularly the second Wednesday of each month, or at the call of the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date, time and location of the next meeting.

 For more information, contact Michelle Meredith, in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at: 1(408)630-2557.

The Water Storage Exploratory Committee was established to receive and discuss information on issues related to additional water storage options.  The Committee representatives may assist their respective Board of Directors on policies and actions related to these matters.

Board Representatives:
Director, District 7, Gary Kremen, Chair
Director, District 3, Richard P. Santos
Director, District 1, John L. Varela

Committee Liaison:
Gerald De La Piedra, 1-408-630-2257

Christopher Hakes, 1-408-630-3796

Meeting Information:
The Committee meets at the call of the Committee Chair.  All meetings are open to the public.  Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please refer to the published agenda for date, time and location of the next meeting.

For additional information, contact Glenna Brambill in the Office of the Clerk of the Board at 1(408)630-2408.