GUAC Meetings
The 1980 Groundwater Management Code established a five-member, Governor-appointed Groundwater Users Advisory Council for each Active Management Area (AMA). Members are appointed to six year terms to represent groundwater users in their respective AMA. Each Council provides advice and recommendations to the AMA Director on the groundwater management programs and policies within the AMA. (A.R.S. § 45-420)
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Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02(A)(1), all public notice of meetings subject to Open Meeting Law will be physically posted at the Arizona Department of Water Resources, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona, near the elevators on the first floor, which is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except legal holidays.
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Phoenix AMA GROUNDWATER USERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 1980 Groundwater Management Code established a Groundwater Advisory Council (GUAC) in each Active Management Area (AMA). The group consists of five members. Members of the GUAC are appointed by the Governor to represent the users of groundwater in the AMA, and on the basis of their knowledge of interest and experience with problems relating to development, use and conservation of water.
The term of office of each member is six years. The terms are staggered, expiring in January of each even-numbered year. Every other even-numbered year, the members of the GUAC elect a chairman and vice chairman. Members of the GUAC serve without compensation.
Some of the important duties of the GUAC include:
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Advise the Active Management Area director, make recommendations on groundwater management programs and policies, and comment to the area director and to the director of the Department on draft AMA management plans before they are promulgated.
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Provide comment to the Arizona Water Banking Authority with regard to draft plans for additional storage facilities and draft plans of operation.
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Manifest and record its official actions by motion, resolution or other appropriate means.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE phoenix GUAC
| member | appointment date | term expiration | affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Cleveland | 8/1992 | 1/15/2024 | Former City of Buckeye |
| Frank Fairbanks (Chairman) | 6/1990 | 1/20/2026 | Former City of Phoenix; CAP Board |
| Stephen Bales (Vice-Chairman) | 1/31/2020 | 1/31/2026 | Agricultural |
| Dave Roberts | 1/2018 | 1/15/2024 | SRP General Manager |
| Rory Van Poucke | 11/2020 | 1/17/2022 | Industrial |
GUAC MEETINGS
Pinal AMA Groundwater Users Advisory Council
The 1980 Groundwater Code established a Groundwater Advisory Council (GUAC) in each Active Management Area (AMA). The group consists of five members. Members of the GUAC are appointed by the governor to represent the users of groundwater in the AMA, and on the basis of their knowledge of interest and experience with problems relating to development, use and conservation of water.
The term of office of each member is six years. The terms are staggered, expiring in January of each even numbered year. Every other even numbered year, the members of the GUAC elect a chairman and vice chairman. Members of the GUAC serve without compensation.
Some of the important duties of the GUAC include:
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Advise the active management area director, make recommendations on groundwater management programs and policies and comment to the area director and to the director of the Department on draft AMA management plans before they are promulgated.
-
Provide comment to the Arizona Water Banking Authority with regard to draft plans for additional storage facilities and draft plans of operation.
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Manifest and record its official actions by motion, resolution or other appropriate means.
Current Members of the Pinal GUAC
| Member | Appointment Date | Term Expiration | affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Miller (Vice-Chairman) | 1/20/2020 | 1/20/2026 | County Supervisor |
| William Collings (Chairman) | 1/19/2004 | 1/17/2028 | Civil Engineer |
| Bryan M. Hartman | 11/25/2020 | 1/14/2026 | Agriculture |
| Scott Riggins | 1/16/2006 | 1/15/2024 | AG/Real Estate |
| Brain Rhodes | 1/20/2020 | 1/19/2026 | Agriculture |
GUAC MEETINGS
Prescott AMA GROUNDWATER USERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 1980 Groundwater Code established a Groundwater Advisory Council (GUAC) in each Active Management Area (AMA). The group consists of five members. Members of the GUAC are appointed by the governor to represent the users of groundwater in the AMA, and on the basis of their knowledge of interest and experience with problems relating to development, use and conservation of water.
The term of office of each member is six years. The terms are staggered, expiring in January of each even numbered year. Every other even numbered year, the members of the GUAC elect a chairman and vice chairman. Members of the GUAC serve without compensation.
Some of the important duties of the GUAC include:
-
Advise the active management area director, make recommendations on groundwater management programs and policies and comment to the area director and to the director of the Department on draft AMA management plans before they are promulgated.
-
Provide comment to the Arizona Water Banking Authority with regard to draft plans for additional storage facilities and draft plans of operation.
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Manifest and record its official actions by motion, resolution or other appropriate means.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE prescott GUAC
| MEMBER | APPOINTMENT DATE | TERM EXPIRATION | affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | |||
| James (Jim) H. Holt (Vice-Chairman) | 1/19/2004 | 1/20/2020 | Former ADWR & Prescott; Consultant |
| Leslie Graser (Chairwoman) | 1/18/2020 | 1/20/2026 | City of Prescott |
| Robert Roecker | 10/20/2018 | 1/15/2024 | Former Prescott City Council |
| John Munderloh | 1/20/2020 | 1/20/2026 | Municipal - Prescott Valley |
GUAC MEETINGS
santa cruz AMA GROUNDWATER USERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 1980 Groundwater Code established a Groundwater Advisory Council (GUAC) in each Active Management Area (AMA). The group consists of five members. Members of the GUAC are appointed by the governor to represent the users of groundwater in the AMA, and on the basis of their knowledge of interest and experience with problems relating to development, use and conservation of water.
The term of office of each member is six years. The terms are staggered, expiring in January of each even numbered year. Every other even numbered year, the members of the GUAC elect a chairman and vice chairman. Members of the GUAC serve without compensation.
Some of the important duties of the GUAC include:
-
Advise the active management area director, make recommendations on groundwater management programs and policies and comment to the area director and to the director of the Department on draft AMA management plans before they are promulgated.
-
Provide comment to the Arizona Water Banking Authority with regard to draft plans for additional storage facilities and draft plans of operation.
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Manifest and record its official actions by motion, resolution or other appropriate means.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE santa cruz GUAC
| MEMBER | APPOINTMENT DATE | TERM EXPIRATION | affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Brasher (Vice-Chairman) | 1/18/2010 | 1/18/2022 | Development |
| Ronald Fish | 1/21/2008 | 1/20/2026 | Rancher |
| Mark Larkin (Chairman) | 1/21/2008 | 1/20/2026 | Attorney |
| Joel Kramer | 1/18/2016 | 1/18/2022 | Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District |
| Alejandro Barcenas | 1/18/2016 | 1/17/2022 | City of Nogalas |
GUAC MEETINGS
| Title | Date | Meeting Agenda | Meeting Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCAMA GUAC Meeting | August 17, 2022, 10:00 am |
 Agenda |
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| SCAMA GUAC Meeting | March 10, 2022, 1:00 pm |
Agenda |
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| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting | August 31, 2021, 1:00 pm |
20210831_SantaCruzGUACAgenda_Final |
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| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting | February 3, 2021, 2:00 pm |
2021.2.3_SantaCruzGUAC_Agenda_Final |
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| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting | August 18, 2020, 2:00 pm |
SantaCruzGUAC_Agenda |
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| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting | June 26, 2020, 9:00 am |
20200626_SantaCruzGUACGrantAgenda |
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| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting | November 27, 2019, 11:00 am |
Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Agenda 11.27.19 |
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| Santa Cruz GUAC Meeting | August 27, 2019, 2:00 pm |
Agenda- Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting 8-27-19 |
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| Santa Cruz AMA Guac Meeting | November 6, 2018, 1:00 pm |
FINAL Santa Cruz AMA GUAC 11-6-18 |
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| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting | August 28, 2018, 1:00 pm |
FINAL Santa Cruz AMA GUAC 8-28-18 |
Tucson AMA GROUNDWATER USERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 1980 Groundwater Code established a Groundwater Advisory Council (GUAC) in each Active Management Area (AMA). The group consists of five members. Members of the GUAC are appointed by the governor to represent the users of groundwater in the AMA, and on the basis of their knowledge of interest and experience with problems relating to development, use and conservation of water.
The term of office of each member is six years. The terms are staggered, expiring in January of each even numbered year. Every other even numbered year, the members of the GUAC elect a chairman and vice chairman. Members of the GUAC serve without compensation.
Some of the important duties of the GUAC include:
-
Advise the active management area director, make recommendations on groundwater management programs and policies and comment to the area director and to the director of the Department on draft AMA management plans before they are promulgated.
-
Provide comment to the Arizona Water Banking Authority with regard to draft plans for additional storage facilities and draft plans of operation.
-
Manifest and record its official actions by motion, resolution or other appropriate means.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE Tucson GUAC
| MEMBER | APPOINTMENT DATE | TERM EXPIRATION | affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Little (Chairwoman) | 1/20/2014 | 1/20/2026 | Water CASA |
| Pat Jacobs | 1/20/2015 | 1/20/2026 | CAP Board |
| Doug Greenland | 7/24/2018 | 1/15/2024 | Cortaro-Marana Irrigation District |
| Michael Block (Vice Chair) | 1/21/2019 | 1/20/2025 | Former Metro Water District |
| Tim Thomure | 1/17/2018 | 1/17/2022 | City of Tucson |
GUAC MEETINGS
Douglas AMA Groundwater Users Advisory Council
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