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ITEM 7 AGENDA ITEM • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CONCEPT FOR ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLAN PURPOSE • To obtain the Board of Directors' feedback and guidance regarding the possibility of establishing an "Energy Council" as a key strategy for engaging local governments, partners agencies, and stakeholders in energy management planning. BACKGROUND • At its March 17 and April 28, 2015 meetings, the Natural Resources and Technical Systems (NRTS) Committee received and discussed a 10-year assessment of energy use at OWASA, a summary of our energy management efforts to date, and potential goals and objectives for our energy management plan. The Committee also discussed potential next steps for engaging the community in our energy management planning efforts, and agreed that early on in our work, we should begin to "tell our story" and engage the community through multiple channels. • NRTS Committee Chair Terri Buckner volunteered to write a guest newspaper article about our energy management planning efforts and the opportunity for customers and other stakeholders to stay informed and participate throughout the process. • Another engagement strategy the Committee discussed is the possibility to establish an "Energy Council" or other forum to engage local governments, the schools system, University, and other stakeholders in discussions about energy management. The Committee did not develop specific details regarding this concept, but agreed that an inclusive approach early on in our work would demonstrate that we: (a) welcome and proactively seek the community's feedback and assistance; (b) want to work in partnership with the community; and (c) are committed to sustainable energy management. • NRTS Chair Terri Bucker will verbally present this concept to the Board. • As background information, attached is the Proposed Community Engagement Plan for Energy Management Plan Project (CEP), which was included as an attachment to the Energy Management Plan Project Charter approved by the Board on January 22, 2015. ACTION NEEDED • Board of Directors discussion of this concept, and guidance to staff. May 28, 2015 a]