On October 26, 2017, the Board of Directors approved the formation of a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to give residents within the District’s service area an opportunity to become more involved in the community by advising the Board of Directors on key issues. The CAC provides recommendations to the Board of Directors and District staff, evaluates the effectiveness of current programs and policies, and assists in formulating new programs and policies. It consists of 11 members that are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve a staggered 2-year term. Members discuss pressing topics and key issues in the world of special districts, including voting districts.
CAC meetings are open to the public and they are held at the District’s headquarters, located at 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa. (Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, CAC meetings are being conducted via teleconference.) Meeting minutes and videos are available for public viewing on BoardDocs.
The current CAC Members are as follows:
| Member | Position | Term |
| Elodie Katz | Chair | 2021-2023 |
| Sue Lester | Vice Chair | 2021-2023 |
| Jeff Arbour | Member | 2021-2023 |
| Daniel Baume | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Cindy Brenneman | Member | 2021-2023 |
| Dickie Fernandez | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Judith Gielow | Member | 2021-2023 |
| Seth Greiner | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Phil Marsh | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Andrew Nielson | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Mike Corcoran | Member | 2020-2022 |
For more information about the CAC, please see the resources below:
Administrative Policy No. 60.00 Citizens Advisory Committee Handbook