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Board signals support to stay in regional water JPA as bylaws are revised
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Summary
Supervisors agreed to continue Calaveras County’s membership in the Calaveras‑Amador‑Mokelumne River Authority JPA pending proposed bylaw changes to ease quorum and meeting requirements, and asked staff to provide feedback to the JPA before a February vote.
The board discussed whether Calaveras County should remain a member of the Calaveras‑Amador‑Mokelumne River Authority (CAMRA) JPA and voiced support Nov. 25 for continued participation if the JPA adopts proposed bylaw amendments.
Staff and supervisors summarized prior conversations about the JPA’s operation, noting difficulty securing quorums under the existing two‑director‑per‑member structure. Proposed amendments would set one director per member agency (with alternates), reduce routine meeting frequency to an annual required meeting with quarterlies held as needed, and clarify financial procedures. Supervisors said dues have been suspended for years and that Amador County currently manages financial records.
Members of the public and a representative from Foothill Conservancy urged the board to remain engaged, arguing the JPA serves as a venue for shared watershed oversight and could be valuable if water projects or disputes arise. Board members asked staff to relay any feedback to CAMRA before the JPA’s February meeting and to return the local board any formal proposed agreement for approval.
