On October 26, 2017, the Board of Directors approved the formation of a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to give citizens 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 up to 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. Meeting minutes and videos are available for public viewing.
The current CAC Members are as follows:
| Member | Position | Term |
| Mike Carey | Chair | 2020-2022 |
| Elodie Katz | Vice Chair | 2019-2021 |
| Daniel Baume | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Dickie Fernandez | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Monte Fields | Member | 2019-2021 |
| Seth Greiner | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Judith Gielow | Member | 2019-2021 |
| Sue Lester | Member | 2019-2021 |
| Phil Marsh | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Andrew Nielson | Member | 2020-2022 |
| Judith Takaya | Member | 2019-2021 |
For more information about the CAC, please see the resources below:
CAC Member Application Administrative Policy No. 60.00 Citizens Advisory Committee Handbook CAC Member Responsibilities CAC Guidelines