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milod RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES Board Memorandum P U B L I C U T I L I T I E S BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: December 2, 2011 ITEM NO: 8 SUBJECT: RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES` BOARD STANDING RULES AND POLICIES ISSUE: That the Board of Public Utilities consider approval of modifications to the Board's Standing Rules and Policies. RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of Public Utilities approve modifications to its Standing Rules and Policies. BACKGROUND: At its regular scheduled meeting on May 6, 2011, the Board of Public Utilities (Board) decided to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to review and revise, if needed, the Standing Rules including guidelines for Board Member's attendance. Board Chair Elliott appointed Board Member Cash as Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee. Board Member Cash requested two (2) volunteers to assist in this task and Board Members Titus and Scott-Coe volunteered to also serve. As charged by the Board Chair, the Ad Hoc Committee has publicly met several times to review Board's Standing Rules with the purpose of providing clearer guidance on attendance at Board meetings by Board members, electing officers, establishing committee membership and updating the document to reflect accurate terminology and roles and responsibilities. During the review process, it became apparent that the Board Policies, referenced in the Standing Rules, should be reviewed as well. After review, the Ad Hoc Committee determined that it would be more effective and efficient to merge both documents in order to eliminate redundancy and inconsistency. It is that work product that the Ad Hoc Committee offers for the Board's consideration. The Ad Hoc Committee wishes to recognize and thank the staff and management of the Riverside Public Utilities for their assistance in the revision process, and to give special acknowledgement for the extensive assistance provided by David Wright, Riverside Public Utilities General Manager, and Susan Wilson, Deputy City Attorney, in the editing of the document. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Prepared by: Riverside Public Utilities Ad Hoc Committee Members: Susan Cash, Chair Bernie Titus Justin Scott-Coe Approved by: David H. Wright, Public Utilities General Manager Approved by: Belinda J. Graham, Assistant City Manager Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney