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REGIONAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (MWD)
Purpose: The MWD of Southern Califor nia is a regional wholesaler that delivers water to 26 member public agencies in a se rvice area of about 19 million pe ople living in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardi no, San Diego, and Ventura countie s. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local s upplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservati on, recycling, storage, and other local resource programs.
Membership: Open, not required to be a sitting Council Member or resident (MWD bylaws); Residency requirement or city staff (Anaheim Council Policy 1.7) Compensation: Reimbursement for mileage, conference registration, and lodging Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: MWD Headquarters Building
700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:00 p.m.
Alternate: None
NORTH NET FIRE TRAINING JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
Purpose: Established in 1978 through a cooperative agreement with the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove and Orange; currently between the cities of Anaheim and Or ange. The Auth ority’s purpose is to provide excellence in prog ressive training and education thr ough constant planning, research, and development of new firefighting and rescue techniques.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: None
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: North Net Fire Training Center
2400 E. Orangewood Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Meeting Date/Time: Quarterly, 3rd Mondays of each month at 11:30 a.m. (February, May, August, and November)
Alternate: Yes
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ORANGE COUNTY-CITY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
AUTHORITY (OCCHMERA)
Purpose: To provide prompt and efficient response to hazardous materials emergencies throughout the Orange County region utilizing hazardous ma terials response teams from the two Providing Agencies of Anaheim and Huntington Beach. The Au thority, formed under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, is considered a publ ic entity separate and apart fro m the participating agencies. The Authority is governed by a Board of Directors, and administered by staff belonging to Anaheim Fire & Rescue’s Hazardous Materials Section.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: None
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: North Net Fire Training Center
2400 E. Orangewood Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Meeting Date/Time: Quarterly, 3rd Wednesday of January and 1st Wednesdays of May, August, and November at 1:30 p.m.
Alternate: None
ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (OCCOG)
Purpose: OCCOG serves as a forum for the consideration, study, and recommendation to member entities on a range of area-wide and regional issues including transportation, housing, livable communities, explore practical avenues for intergovernmental cooperation, and coordination.
OCCOG is also responsible for adopting Orange County’s demographic projections for population, employment, and housing.
Membership: Must be same as SCAG representative
Compensation: $100 per meeting, may opt out of receiving stipend Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: City of Irvine, City Hall
1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Alternate: None
ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE TRUST
Purpose: Created pursuant to the Joint Power Act to exercise commons powers with respect to providing funding for the planning and construction of housing of all types and tenures for the homeless population and person and families of extremely low, ve ry low, and low income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code, includi ng but not limited to, permanent supportive housing; and receive public and private financing and funds.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: None, but reimbursement for expenses actually incurred in connection with serving as a Director.
Term Limits: 2-year term
Meeting Location: County Administration North – Multi-Purpose Room – 1 st Floor
400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Meeting Date/Time: Once every two months, 3rd Wednesday of said month at 10:00 a.m.
Alternate: None
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ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO and VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT (OCMVCD) Purpose: OCMVCD’S mission is to control rats, mosquitoes, flies, and red im ported fire ants, and to conduct a countywide disease surv eillance program for West Nile virus and various other vector transmitted diseases as situations warrant. Spec ific District powers are further outlined in the California Health and Safety Code.
Membership: Council Member or resident
Compensation: $100 per meeting, up to $100 a month (rate for in lieu of travel expenses set by Health and Safety Code)
Term Limits: 2 or 4 year term, at discretion of Council Meeting Location: Vector Control District Headquarters, 13001 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly; 3
rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
Alternate: None
ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (OC San)
Purpose: OC San operates the third largest wastewater agency west of the Mississippi River. For over 65 years, OC San has safely collected, tr eated, and disposed of and or reclaimed the wastewater generated by 2.6 million people living and working in central and northwestern Orange County. OC San is a special distri ct established by the California State legislature and governed by a 25-member board of directors. The directors are comprised of elected representatives for each of the sewer agencies or cities with in OC San’s 471 square mile se rvice area. The mission of the OC San is to protect public health and the environment by providing ef fective wastewater collection, treatment, and recycling.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: $300 ($315, starting January 1, 2025), plus mileage/meeting, maximum of six (6) meetings/month
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: OC San Administrative Office, 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Meeting Date/Time: Monthly, 4 th Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Due to holidays in November and December, the meet ing is usually moved to the 3rd Wednesday
Alternate: Yes
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ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (OCWD); DISTRICT 9
Purpose: 19 cities and water agencies are member s of OCWD and pump groundwater from the basin. The OCWD is committed to improving Or ange County’s groundwater and providing local water retailers with reliable, adequate, high-quality water supply at the lowest reasonable cost in an environmentally responsible manner. The OCWD , covering more than 163,000, acres represents water users and landowners and protects the wate r supply and the rights of those who depend upon it.
Membership: Council Member or resident
Compensation: $330.75 per meeting, maximum of 10 meetings Term Limits: 4-year term
Meeting Location: Orange County Water District
18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Meeting Date/Time: Twice per month; 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m.
Alternate: None
SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY (SARFPA)
Purpose: The SARFPA was formed on November 25, 1974 to support the Santa Ana River Mainstream Project. As a joint powers agen cy, SARFPA’s primary function is to seek congressional authorization and ap propriations for the Santa Ana Ri ver Mainstream Project. The agency provides Orange County ci tizens with information on the Santa Ana River flood threat and supports, on their behalf, the need for flood control improvements.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: None
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: Orange County Water District Board Hearing Room 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Meeting Date/Time: 4th Thursday of each odd month at 4:00 p.m.
Alternate: Yes
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
Purpose: SCAG's 86 Regional Council Members have the key responsibility for representing the Southern California region on issues such as trans portation investments, grow th strategies, and the allocation of future housing needs. Regional Council Members have an important voice in short and long-term planning and greater influence in le gislation and access to th e knowledge and insight provided on ongoing activities affecting your constituency throughout the state.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: $120 per diem stipend for attendance at SCAG-sponsored meetings or events; maximum of six (6) per diem stipends per month; mileage reimburseme nt or public transit expenses Term Limits: 2 year term, no maximum
Meeting Location: SCAG Main Office, 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Meeting Date/Time: Monthly; 1st Thursday of each month; 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. (Policy Committee) and 12:00-2:00 p.m. (Regional Council)
Alternate: Yes
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TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY, FOOTHILL EASTERN AREA (F/ETCA) Purpose: The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Co rridor Agency manages the 241, 261, & 133 toll roads, which links the Riverside (SR-91) Freeway near the Orange/Riverside County border to I-5 in Irvine and to communities in south Orange County. TC A makes major decisions about construction, administration, and finances affecting The Toll Ro ads. As the region's population increases and the economy grows, the TCA is looking at ways to ensure that The Toll Roads remain a valuable, congestion-free alternative to local fr eeways. TCA is committed to excellent customer service, improving mobility, and preserving quality of life now and in the future.
Membership: Council Member
Compensation: $120 per meeting, plus mileage reimbursement based on travel from City Hall
Term Limits: None
Meeting Location: TCA Office, Board Room
125 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618
Meeting Date/Time: 2
nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
Alternate: Yes