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Committees

The Board of Directors created a Community Oversight Committee to review MWPA spending on an annual basis following the report from the Treasurer. After review of the previous year’s work program and the financial audit, the Community Oversight Committee will adopt a report describing the extent to which the funds have been spent consistent with the tax measure and provide feedback to the Board of Directors.
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Application Community Oversight Committee
‍Community Oversight Committee Bylaws‍
Community Oversight Committee Policies & Procedures‍
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Community Oversight Committee Members:

MWPA Community Oversight Committee

  1. Taxpayer Group: Kingston Cole
  2. Environmental Group: Larry Minikes
  3. Civic Group: Genny Biggs
  4. Fire Prevention Group: Lucy Dilworth
  5. Novato Area: Rebecca Suggs
  6. San Rafael Area: Pat Randolph
  7. Central Marin Area: Larry Chu
  8. Southern Marin Area: John McCauley
  9. West Marin Area: Jennifer Howard
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MWPA Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors generally has special responsibilities and authorities above all committees.  If authorized by the Board, the Executive Committee can act on behalf of the full Board.  Its main purpose is to facilitate decision making between the Board meetings, and if necessary, to act in urgent or crisis circumstances. The Executive Committee acts as the communications link between the Board and the Executive Officer.

  1. Bruce Goines
  2. Dennis Rodoni
  3. Rachel Kertz
  4. Julie McMillan
  5. Cathryn Hilliard
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MWPA Finance Committee

The role of the Finance Committee is primarily to provide Board level financial oversight for the organization. While this Committee will have the resources such as the Executive Officer, the Treasurer (provided by contract with the Southern Marin Fire Protection District), the Board-appointed Community Oversight Committee, and program development planning with the Operations Committee to help with financial matters, it is generally the Finance Committee’s prerogative, at the Board’s direction, to oversee its financial policies and reporting. 

‍2024/25 Members
  1. Bruce Goines
  2. Rachel Kertz
  3. Tom Finn
  4. Stephen Burke
  5. Mark White
  6. Jason Weber
  7. Dan Schwarz


MWPA Operations Committee

Operations Committee Bylaws
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‍The Operations Committee is composed of agency staff from each of the MWPA member agencies. The Operations Committee is responsible for creating a recommended annual budget as well as the recommended annual work plan. Representatives on the Operations Committee should be a balance of executive/administrative and fire expertise individuals. 
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2023/24 Operations Committee Members‍
  1. Bolinas Fire District: George Krakauer​
  2. City of Larkspur: Dan Schwarz
  3. City of Mill Valley: Todd Cusimano
  4. City of San Rafael: John Stefanski
  5. County of Marin Fire: Jason Weber
  6. Inverness Fire District: David Briggs
  7. Kentfield Fire District: Mark Pomi
  8. Marinwood CSD: Eric Dreikosen
  9. Muir Beach CSD: Chris Gove
  10. Novato Fire District: Bill Tyler
  11. Sleepy Hollow Fire District: Dan Mahoney
  12. Southern Marin Fire District: Chris Tubbs
  13. Stinson Beach Fire District: Jesse Peri
  14. Town of Corte Madera: Adam Wolf
  15. Town of Fairfax: Heather Abrams
  16. Town of Ross: Christa Johnson
  17. Town of San Anselmo: Dave Donery​
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Operation Committee Voting Procedures
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For all votes conducted by the Operations Committee, a proposed motion subject to vote passes when both of the following conditions are satisfied:
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• A majority of the Operations Committee present vote in favor of a motion;
• The Operations Committee present and voting in favor of a motion represent, in the aggregate, according to the then latest general census, over 50% of the population represented by the Member agencies present in the quorum.​

All voting will be calculated through this MWPA Master Voting Spreadsheet. As roll is called for a vote, a “Y” is placed in the attendance column. The columns will then insert that Town/City/District population, according to the latest general census, and count the number of attendees to determine the number needed for 50% plus one of those present and > 50% of the population by those present.

MWPA Advisory/Technical Committee

Advisory/Technical Committee Bylaws
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The Advisory/Technical Committee (A/TC) works with the Operations Committee and provides expert advice and recommendations regarding how MWPA programs are developed and implemented. The Advisory/Technical Committee is comprised of one technical staff member from each MWPA agency. Agencies and entities such as Marin County towns or cities that are not a MWPA member, Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), Marin County Open Space District (MCOSD), National Park Service, California State Parks, and Ecologically Sound Partnership may be invited to participate as at-large, non-voting Advisory/Technical Committee members. In addition, relevant Marin County land management agencies, private companies and community organizations may be invited to also participate as at-large, non-voting members. 
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2023/24 Advisory/Technical Committee Members‍
  1. Bolinas Fire District: Steve Marcotte
  2. City of Mill Valley: Marshall Nau
  3. City of San Rafael: Quinn Gardner
  4. City of Larkspur: Ruben Martin
  5. County of Marin Fire: Jordan Reeser
  6. Inverness Fire District: Jim Fox
  7. Kentfield Fire District: Larry Pasero
  8. Marinwood CSD: Luke Fretwell
  9. Muir Beach CSD: David Taylor
  10. Novato Fire District: Lynne Osgood
  11. Sleepy Hollow Fire District: John Hanley
  12. Southern Marin Fire District: Fred Hilliard
  13. Stinson Beach Fire District: Boon Vale
  14. Town of Corte Madera: Todd Lando
  15. Town of Fairfax: Loren Umbertis
  16. Town of Ross: Rob Bastionon
  17. Town of San Anselmo: Sean Condry


2023/24 Non-Voting Members at Large‍
  1. California State Parks: Bree Hardcastle
  2. Ecologically Sound Practices: Belle Cole
  3. Marin County Parks: Jim Chayka
  4. Marin Water: Shaun Horne
  5. National Park Service: Greg Jones
  6. Pacific Gas and Electric: Vacant
  7. Fire Safe Marin: Rich Shortall
  8. UCCE: Tori Norville
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