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On October 26, 2017, the Board of Directors approved the formation of a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) to give customers within the District’s service area an opportunity to become more involved in the community by advising the Board of Directors on key issues. The CAC provides recommendations to the Board of Directors and District staff, evaluates the effectiveness of current programs and policies, and assists in formulating new programs and policies. It consists of 11 members that are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve a staggered 2-year term. CAC meetings are open to the public and hosted in a hybrid in-person and teleconferenced format. The meetings are hosted at the District’s headquarters, located at 290 Paularino Avenue, Costa Mesa, and available to join by phone or internet via Zoom. Meeting minutes and videos are available to the public on BoardDocs.
Current CAC Members:
| Member | Position | Voting Division | Term |
| Sue Lester | Chair | 5 | 2023-2025 |
| Michael Tou | Vice Chair | 3 | 2024-2026 |
| Jeff Arbour | Member | 1 | 2023-2025 |
| Cindy Brenneman | Member | 3 | 2023-2025 |
| Xerxez Calilung | Member | 5 | 2024-2026 |
| Rosemarie Chora | Member | 4 | 2024-2026 |
| Ben Glassman | Member | 1 | 2023-2025 |
| Craig J. Holmes | Member | 1 | 2024-2026 |
| Birger "Dickie" Fernández | Member | 2 | 2024-2026 |
| Dean Fisher | Member | 1 | 2023-2025 |
| Paul R. Lancaster | Member | 4 | 2024-2026 |
The are currently no vacancies on the CAC. However, should a vacancy arise, CMSD accepts applications for the CAC year-round. To apply for the CAC, please fill out an application and submit by e-mail, mail, or deliver it to CMSD Headquarters:
For more information about the CAC, please see the Citizens Advisory Committee Handbook.