Open and Accessible: A Public Water Agency Guide to Communication and Transparency A "how-to" guide written by members of the ACWA Communications Committee to help water agencies and other special districts become more visible, open and accessible to their customers and their communities. Amid the how-to advice and practical tips are excerpts from recent reports and editorials that underscore exactly why special districts need to become more transparent.
Dollars and Sense: Financial Reporting and Management Guidelines for Public Water Agency Officials This publication was developed by ACWA as an introduction to the governmental financial environment and the fiduciary responsibilities of district/agency directors and management. It is aimed at helping individuals without a financial background gain a better understanding of sound financial practices as well as key reporting and auditing requirements.
Guidelines for Conduct - A Primer for Public Water Agency Officials These guidelines provide a primer on standards of accountability for water agency officials. Most of the items that these guidelines cover reflect the requirements of existing laws, but several of the provisions go beyond legal requirements and are within the discretion of each water agency to adopt. Legal requirements are summarized and legal citations are included as appropriate.
Guidelines for Public Agencies Regarding Ballot Measures This is a two-page document created by ACWA. Read about the guidelines regarding ballot measures. Main topics are: General Rule: Provide Information, Not Advocacy; Permissible Activities; Prohibited Activities; Additional Guidelines.
"High quality water is more than the dream of the conservationists, more than a political slogan; high quality water, in the right quantity at the right place at the right time, is essential to health, recreation, and economic growth." - EDMUND S. MUSKIE, U.S. Senator
