Issue 137 – July 2023
NEWS: WORTHY

2023 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors
The California JPIA welcomed members to the Authority campus on Wednesday, July 19th, for the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. A quorum of delegates representing 80 member agencies attended the meeting. The Board of Directors, the governing body of the California JPIA, consists of one elected official appointed by each of the 126 member agencies, including 101 cities, 18 joint powers authorities, and seven special districts.
“The annual Board of Directors meeting offers an opportunity for members to come together, build comradery, and learn about current events at the Authority, its financial performance, new programs and initiatives, and plans for the upcoming year,” said Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith. “Alongside the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors plays a key role in ensuring that the Authority remains a member-focused organization.”
Executive Committee President Margaret Finlay, representing the City of Duarte, welcomed delegates to the meeting, extending special greetings to representatives from the Authority’s new members: Fountain Valley, Hermosa Beach, and Laguna Hills.
“With its three new members, the Authority, for the first time, has over 100 municipalities as members,” said Finlay. “As we recognize new members, we also recognize our new CEO, Alex Smith. Alex is doing a fantastic job, and I am confident he will continue to propel the Authority–and its members–forward.”
Delegates reelected Finlay as president of the Executive Committee. Steve Croft, City of Lakewood; Marshall Goodman, City of La Palma; and Sonny Santa Ines, City of Bellflower, also were reelected to serve two-year terms as members of the Executive Committee.
Smith presented an operational overview and strategic plan, emphasizing coverage programs, member services, risk management resources, and the comprehensive training offerings provided to members. After Smith’s presentation, the meeting was adjourned to the next Board of Directors meeting, Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
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