Zone 7 Water Agency received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance.
 “This award is a testament to Zone 7’s commitment to open government,” said General Manager Valerie Pryor. “Our board and staff have worked hard to empower the public with information and facilitate meaningful engagement and oversight.”
To receive the award, a special district must demonstrate the completion of essential governance transparency requirements, including conducting ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings, and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the State Controller in a timely manner.
SDLF is an independent, non-profit organization formed to promote good governance and best practices among California’s special districts through certification, accreditation and other recognition programs.
Zone 7 is committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley. Communication with the community is of key importance. Zone 7 regularly tests water for potential contaminants and produces an annual Consumer Confidence Report that outlines testing results. The agency also develops a report that details Zone 7’s work to provide high-quality water to its service area.
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Zone 7 Water Agency is committed to providing a reliable supply of high quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley. In fulfilling our present and future commitments to the community, we will develop and manage the water resources in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive, and environmentally sensitive way.
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 To be recognized as the platinum standard water and flood control district in which to live, work and do business by enhancing the quality of life, economic vitality and environmental health of the communities we serve.
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OPEN AND TRANSPARENT – The Board's meetings and communications shall be open and public, except when the Brown Act authorizes otherwise. |
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CUSTOMER SERVICE – Our commitment to the community requires prompt, respectful and courteous relations with our customers, both internal and external, as well as pursuing community partnerships and collaboration with other area public agencies when beneficial to the public. |
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INTEGRITY – We practice the highest ethical standards and maintain open, honest communications at all levels of the organization at all times. |
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FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE – We will operate in a productive, cost effective, transparent and efficient manner to ensure sound financial stability. |
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE – In carrying out our mission, we are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the environment while complying with regulations. |
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INNOVATIVE/PROACTIVE – We encourage innovation, creativity and ingenuity, seeking constant improvement and keeping up with the latest economical technologies and management practices. |
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SAFETY – We are committed to public and employee safety to maintain a healthy work environment. We work safely and provide safe products and services. |
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EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT – We foster a respect for diversity, equality, a spirit of performance-based accountability and productivity along with personal and professional growth for all team members so as to achieve excellence through the collective energy that comes from a work environment where each employee can flourish and succeed to their highest potential. |
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Zone 7 Water Agency, 100 North Canyons Parkway, Livermore, CA 94551
925-454-5000
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