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In <1995Feb28.110714.1061@sinet.sen.ca.gov> Curt.Miller@SEN.CA.GOV writes:

>	First, the Yolo County FCWCD is organized as a water district under
>Calif. Water Code Appendix Sec. 65-1.  It is a municipal government agency,
>NOT a private company.  Its directors are appointed by the county board of
>supervisors and serve at the pleasure of the board.

Perhaps its just a label but most of the muni water districts in California
behave like private companies.  Consider Los Angeles Water and Power as
an example.  They operate above the law.

>	I'd advise the author of this hooey to attend meetings of the
>water district on a regular basis or talk to the staff if they require
>accurate information.  If he/she doesn't require accurate information then
>the legitimacy of their organization is unnecessarily compromised.

Given the nature of the beast, its very hard for "Joe six-pack" to attend
these monotonous meetings.  Besides, despite the fact that it is illegal
for elected officials in California to hold meetings without public 
notice its a known fact that most water business in this state is 
done with backroom deals.  An excellent book for anyone interested in
California water issues is "Cadillac Desert".  It will explain how
the business of grabbing the water in this state is done.

-John

>Curtis M. Miller
>Chairman
>Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
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