Board Policies
Board Policies
The CAWCD Board of Directors is responsible to set policy for the organization. When needed, the Board has adopted formal policies to provide guidance to staff and to provide information to the public. The Board may create policies at any time when a need is identified. The policies are reviewed every five years to ensure they remain relevant. The last review was completed in 2023.
CAWCD Board of Directors
| Policy Title | Date of Board Approval | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bylaws | 11-02-2017 | |
| Executive Sessions and Executive Session Minutes | 09-06-2018 reviewed 01/05/2023 | |
| Finance, Audit and Power Committee Mission Statement | 05-07-2009 reviewed 01/05/2023 |
CAP Water Use and Allocations
| Policy Title | Last Board Approval | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Procedures for Distributing Excess Water and Turn-Back Water in 2020 through 2024 | 09/05/2019 reviewed 1/5/2023 | expires 12/31/2024 |
| Marketing of Excess Water for Non-Indian Agriculture Use – 2004-2030 | 05/18/2000 reviewed 1/5/2023 | expires 12/31/2030 |
| Supplemental Policy for Marketing Excess Water for NIA Use 2004-2030 | 12/05/2002 reviewed 1/5/2023 | expires 12/31/2030 |
| Supplemental Policy for Marketing Excess Water for NIA Use 2004-2030 (Update 1) | 11/04/2010 | |
| Supplemental Policy for Marketing Excess Water for NIA Use 2004-2030 (Update 2) | 10/02/2014 | |
| Dedication of CAWCD's Existing Underground Storage Credits to CAGRD | 11/03/2016 reviewed 1/5/2023 | |
| Compensated Conservation Program Policy | 06/06/2019 | expires 12/31/2025 |
| Relinquishment and Transfer of CAP M&I Subcontract Allocation | 11/03/2016 reviewed 01/05/2023 |
Financial
| Policy Title | Date of Board Approval | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rate Setting Policy | 03/07/2024 | |
| Rate Setting Policy Supplemental Guidance for Collection of Fixed OM&R for System Conservation | 03/05/2020 | expires 12/31/2026 |
| Recharge Rate Setting Policy | 03/07/2024 |
CAGRD
| Policy Title | Date of Board Approval | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CAGRD Water Supply Program Principles | 12/02/2021 | |
| Collection of CAGRD Annual Membership Dues | 03/07/2024 | |
| CAGRD Assessment Rate Setting Policy | 03/07/2024 | |
| CAGRD Enrollment Fee and Activation Fee Policy | 11/03/2022 | |
| CAGRD Conservation Program Policy | 11/03/2022 | |
| Policy Allowing the Use of CAGRD Water Supplies to Satisfy the Arizona Water Banking Authority’s Firming or Interstate Obligations | 03/02/2023 | |
| Inspection Standards and Retention Requirements for Water Provider Records Relating to CAGRD Annual Reports | 03/02/2023 |
CAP Facilities
| Policy Title | Date of Board Approval | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Risk Management | 10/06/2022 | |
| Underground Storage Facility Capacity Priority | 05/13/2013 reviewed 01/05/2023 | |
| Recreational Trail Policy | 06/01/2023 |
Administration
| Policy Title | Date of Board Approval | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources and Management Practices Policy | 09/05/2002 reviewed 01/05/2023 |
Relevant Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Policies
| Policy Title | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADWR Policy on Marketing of CAP M&I Priority Water | 06/23/1993 | |
| ADWR Substantive Policy Statement on Transfer of CAP M&I Water Subcontract Entitlements | 02/27/2006 | |
| ADWR Substantive Policy Statement on Transferring an Entitlement of Colorado River Water | 01/14/2014 |
