BOARD00236

• Board Meeting Date: 7/18/2005
• Description: Strategic Plan Update for 2005
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

o Prepare budgets designed to ensure the achievement of the Board's goals

and then operate within these budgets.

o Continually evaluate the use of Construction and Severance Tax Funds to

ensure such funds are used wisely, in accordance with Board policy,

accounting principles, audit recommendations, statutory authorizations

and state fiscal rules.

o Ensure fiscal responsibility in fund disbursement.

o It is the objective of CWCB to cost effectively provide the highest quality

products and resources to accomplish the Boards mission.

o Follow state contracting rules and coordinate with the Attorney General's

Office and State Controller.

o Explore external funding opportunities to implement the Board's goals,

objectives and mission statements:

. Leverage Board funds with match from other sources

. Support funding efforts for State's water users, environmental and

recreational interests, etc.

. Personnel
o Work to ensure the filling of vacancies in a timely manner.
o Follow state personnel rules.

Legislative

Develop and implement state and federal legislative priorities with Board direction.

Prepare, or supervise the preparation of, background and supporting materials for use
during the legislative session.

Effectively represent the Board at legislative hearings and in meetings.

Develop and improve communication with state legislators.

Efficiently and effectively implement new legislative authorization.

Technical Support

Implement CWCB activities to assist with applicable Departmental initiatives.

Plan and prepare for all aspects of CWCB Board Meetings.

Provide administrative support to staff members in the CWCB.

Create and implement practical and efficient administrative processes.

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