Board of Directors
The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, all of whom are voters of, and residents within, the area served by PV Water. Four Directors are elected and three Directors are appointed. The three appointed Directors serve a two year term and must derive a majority of their income from agriculture to be eligible. Our present Board members, their term dates and certificates of Ethics and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training are provided below.
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Election Procedures and Deadlines
Elected directors serve for up to four years per term. They must be residents of their division and registered voters at the time of their election and during their term of office. Elections are governed by the Uniform District Election Law (Cal. Govt. Code Sec 10500, et seq.) Two of the four elected directors terms expire on November 30 of even years. Candidates may file for the Division seats between July and August. Applications are available at the County Clerkâs office.
Mary Bannister, In lieu of election, Division "A"
Santa Cruz County
Term: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2026
Ethics Certifiicate; Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
Stephen Rider, Vice Chair, Elected, Division "B"
Santa Cruz County
Term: December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2024
Ethics Certificate; Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
Amy Newell, Chair, In lieu of election, Division "C"
Santa Cruz County
Term: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2026
Ethics Certificate; Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
Bob Culbertson, Treasurer, In lieu of election, Division "D"
Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties
Term: December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2024
Ethics Certificate; Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
Javier Zamora - Appointee, County of Monterey
Term: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024
Ethics Certificate; Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
Tom Broz - Appointee, County of Santa Cruz
Term: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024
Ethics Certificate; Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate
Abel Sanchez- Appointee, City of Watsonville
Term: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024
Ethics Certificate, Sexual Harassment Prevention Certificate