Transparency and Accountability
TRANSPARENCY
Walnut Valley Water District works closely with its customers to build the highest level of public trust. The District’s Board of Directors conducts committee meetings each month as well as monthly Board meetings in a public forum as set forth under the State of California’s Brown Act.
PUBLIC BOARD MEETINGS
Walnut Valley Water District customers are encouraged to attend the District’s Board of Directors meetings, generally held on the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). At the December 11, 2023 board meeting, the Walnut Valley Water District Board approved the 2024 Board and Workshop Meeting Calendar. Please note, that subsequent adjustments may be made at the Board’s discretion and following the Brown Act.
All meeting agendas, background materials, and minutes are posted on the District’s website. We also encourage our customers to find us on social media @WVWDh2o. You can also send us an email at cservice@walnutvalleywater.gov or call us at (909) 595-7554.
Enabling Act Formation, Amended Bylaws
These Bylaws for the governance and conduct of the affairs of Walnut Valley Water District are adopted by the Board of Directors of Walnut Valley Water District (“District”) under the authority of Division 13 of the Water Code of the State of California.
BOARD DIRECTORS ETHICS TRAINING CERTIFICATES (AB1234)
California law (AB 1234) requires local officials to receive training on public service ethics laws and principles every two years. It also requires special Districts to set policies that specify the kinds of activities that will be reimbursable and other reimbursement requirements. This applies to elected or appointed officials who are compensated for their service or reimbursed for their expenses. For WVWD Board of Directors Ethics Training Certificates, Click here.
District’s Mission, Vision & ReSOURCES
For the Walnut Valley’s Water District Mission, Vision and Resources, Click here.
District’s Executive Management Team
Walnut Valley Water District has assembled a highly qualified and diverse executive management team. Together with the General Manager and the Assistant General Manager, the team consists of seven department heads. For Department Information, Click here.
CLAIMS PROCEDURE
All persons or entities that have any claim for money or damages against the District shall follow the procedure listed below in the Claims Procedure Ordinance NO. 09-12-08. A claim must be filed first following the procedures set forth herein as a prerequisite to the filing of any lawsuit against the District.
COMPENSATION
All Board member and employee compensation, including salaries and benefits, are adopted by the Board of Directors in a public meeting process where customers have the opportunity to review and provide comments. The District’s employee Salary Schedule for fiscal year 2023-2024 was approved by the Board of Directors on June 19, 2023. The General Manager’s contract is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. The current contract went into effect on March 1, 2024.
More information is available through the California State Controllers office at https://publicpay.ca.gov/
ReIMBURSEMENT AND COMPENSATION POLICY
The Board of Directors Reimbursement and Compensation Policy can be viewed here.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & Budget
The District’s audited financial statements are available below. Also, listed below is the District’s budget. For additional information please contact the Finance Director at (909) 595-7554 or jbyerrum@walnutvalleywater.gov.
For more information regarding California Special District’s financial data please visit the State Controller’s Office at CA State Controller’s Office Special Districts Financial Data.
Reserve Policy
The District’s Cash Reserve Policy is reviewed and approved annually. The purpose of the District’s Reserve Policy is to articulate the reserve balances that should be maintained and the appropriate use of those reserve funds. The District’s current reserves include those established by the Board for designated purposes, as well as those funds legally restricted by outside or external sources. For a copy of the Cash Reserve Policy, Click here.
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS CATALOG SENATE BILL 272
Approved on October 11, 2015, adds a section to the California Public Records Act requiring local agencies to create a catalog of Enterprise Systems (PDF) by July 1, 2016, with annual updates. Enterprise Systems
PUBLIC RECORDS ACT REQUEST FORM
The Walnut Valley Water District encourages but does not require, requests for records to be made in writing. Written requests help the District respond to the request and correctly identify the records requested. Public Record Request Form can be viewed here.
OTHER INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS
Annual Disclosure of Board Member and Employee Reimbursements
Annual Disclosure of Board Member and Employee Reimbursements for individual charges over $100 for services or products.
District’s Rules & Regulations
These are the Rules and Regulations adopted by the Board of Directors with respect to water service. The Board has the right to amend, change, and supplement these Rules and Regulations at any time. Except as specifically limited, these Rules and Regulations apply to all District personnel and any person obtaining potable, non-potable, or recycled water service from the District.
Districts Make a Difference Information
For over 100 years, local service agencies known as special districts have kept our lights on, kept the water flowing and provided access to a multitude of services that enhance our communities.
Special Districts provide vital services like water and energy, fire protection and public safety, treatment of wastewater, garbage removal, and much more. They safeguard our communities, they work arduously to keep our families healthy, and they help our states thrive. For more information, click here
Fair Political Practices Commission
Fair Political Practices Commission Form 806 Public Officials Appointments. Form 806