Metropolitan water districts: proxy vote authorizations.
- Authorizes water district board members to designate proxy voters when unable to attend meetings through 2030.
- Limits proxy voting to six board meetings per year and requires written authorization one day in advance.
- Applies all conflict of interest laws and restrictions to both the original member and their designated proxy.
Assembly Member Irwin's proposal to modify metropolitan water district board voting procedures would permit representatives from single-member agencies to designate proxies through January 1, 2030. Under the temporary authorization, board members who cannot attend meetings may assign their voting authority to representatives from other member agencies, subject to specific limitations.
The bill establishes several requirements for proxy arrangements: The authorization must be documented in writing and filed with the board secretary one business day before the meeting, can only be used for up to six board meetings per calendar year, and does not allow the proxy holder to assume any officer positions. Both the original representative and proxy remain subject to all conflict of interest laws, with any conflicts applying equally to proxy votes on affected items. The existing formula allowing agencies to appoint additional representatives based on assessed property values remains unchanged, as does the requirement that agencies maintain at least their January 1, 2019 representation levels.
When the proxy provisions sunset in 2030, Section 52 will revert to its current form, maintaining only the base requirements for agency representation on metropolitan water district boards. The bill creates no new spending obligations or fiscal impacts for the state.
 Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 4 | 40 | PASS |
- Authorizes water district board members to designate proxy voters when unable to attend meetings through 2030.
- Limits proxy voting to six board meetings per year and requires written authorization one day in advance.
- Applies all conflict of interest laws and restrictions to both the original member and their designated proxy.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Irwin's proposal to modify metropolitan water district board voting procedures would permit representatives from single-member agencies to designate proxies through January 1, 2030. Under the temporary authorization, board members who cannot attend meetings may assign their voting authority to representatives from other member agencies, subject to specific limitations.
The bill establishes several requirements for proxy arrangements: The authorization must be documented in writing and filed with the board secretary one business day before the meeting, can only be used for up to six board meetings per calendar year, and does not allow the proxy holder to assume any officer positions. Both the original representative and proxy remain subject to all conflict of interest laws, with any conflicts applying equally to proxy votes on affected items. The existing formula allowing agencies to appoint additional representatives based on assessed property values remains unchanged, as does the requirement that agencies maintain at least their January 1, 2019 representation levels.
When the proxy provisions sunset in 2030, Section 52 will revert to its current form, maintaining only the base requirements for agency representation on metropolitan water district boards. The bill creates no new spending obligations or fiscal impacts for the state.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 1 | 4 | 40 | PASS |
Jacqui IrwinD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |