Title
Receive report from EAA staff and consider possible action regarding a proposed Services Agreement between the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the Edwards Aquifer Conservancy.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Move the board approve a Support Agreement by and among the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the Edwards Aquifer Conservancy.
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this agenda item is for staff to present a report and the board to consider a recommendation to approve a revised Support Agreement between the EAA and the Edwards Aquifer Conservancy (EAC) that enables the EAA to support the EAC toward financial independence through the continuation of in-kind services as well as providing a legal construct by which the EAA may provide funding and the potential hiring of a dedicated staff person to serve as “executive director” to the EAC.
Last July, the board discussed the proposed agreement but tabled the matter to allow further consideration by the EAC. That agreement is attached to this summary, but with revisions that incorporate a framework by which the EAA could consider hiring an executive director on behalf of the EAC to further expedite it’s development toward a self-sustaining operation.
At the meeting, staff and general counsel will walk the board through the agreement and will be available to answer any questions.
M/WBE PARTICIPATION:
This agenda item does not involve the procurement of goods or services by the EAA and, therefore, this section is not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item supports the general EAA mission.