The District is regulated by the State Water Code and governed by a five member Board that is publicly elected to four year terms.   All operations of the District are managed by a General Manager who is appointed by the Board of Directors. 

The Board meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the JBWD office located at 61750 Chollita Road, Joshua Tree, CA 92252.  The Board encourages members of the public to attend our meetings.  Some meetings are cancelled, please check with the District offices before planning to attend.

Meet the Directors

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Management Staff

Joshua Basin Water District Citizens Advisory Committee

The Board of Directors established the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) in May 2005, initially as a temporary “blue ribbon” committee, and later as a permanent body.  The Committee advises the Board on the most important policy issues to be sure that the needs of working and retired residential customers, local businesses, and other stakeholders are considered when the Board adopts new policies.  Intended to be broad-based, the committee can include as many as 15 representatives.

The CAC has been instrumental in advising the Board on issues such as:

• Importing water from Northern California
• Adopting an Urban Water Management Plan
• Drafting a desert-friendly landscape strategy for new development
• Implementing a sound financial plan
• Establishing water conservation programs
• Establishing water education programs
• Establishing water quality and waste water strategies

The CAC has been invaluable beyond initial expectations.  It has proven to be an excellent “sounding board” of the Community, facilitating two-way communication between the District and other community interests.

The Public is encouraged to attend the Citizens Advisory Committee meetings.  Meetings are held at the District offices, but not on a regular basis.  Call the District at 760-366-8438 if you would like to be notified of upcoming meetings.