Section 11823 of the Municipal Utility District Act requires the Board to fix ward boundaries for the purpose of electing directors. Election Code sections 22000 and 22001 require the District to use U.S. census data to adjust ward boundaries so they are equal, as far as practical, in population and comply with federal law. The Board may consider (1) topography, (2) geography, (3) cohesiveness, continuity, integrity, and compactness of territory, and (4) community of interests in configuring ward boundaries.
Timeline
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Sept 14 |
Board Meeting |
Adopt redistricting guidelines |
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Sept 28 |
Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee |
Determine variance and staff demo redistricting software |
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Oct 26 |
Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee |
Start developing redistricting plan options |
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Nov 23 |
Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee |
Continue developing redistricting plan options |
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Dec 14 |
Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee |
Confirm final redistricting plan |
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Jan 11 |
Board Meeting |
Review/approve redistricting plan for public hearing |
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Feb 8 |
Board Meeting - PUBLIC HEARING #1 |
Receive public comment on redistricting plan |
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Mar 8 |
Board Meeting - PUBLIC HEARING #2 |
Approve final redistricting plan |
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Apr 12 |
Board Meeting |
Approve legal boundaries and descriptions to meet counties’ 4/17/22 deadline |
Public participation
Board meetings are normally held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in the EBMUD Board Room. The regular meeting is divided into two segments: closed session at 11:00 a.m.; regular business meeting at 1:15 p.m. The meeting times are subject to change; please check the meeting notices and agendas for this information. Meeting and public participation information can be found on our Board meetings page.