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Approving Appointment to the Technical Customer Advisory Committee
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The Technical Customer Advisory Committee (TCAC) was established in 2006 to assist in and facilitate public review and discussion of Water Authority policies, plans and programs. The TCAC was established as a professional/ technical group of volunteers to represent the five core functional areas of operating a water and wastewater utility. This group is intended to provide outside expertise in best practices and private sector applications for continuous business improvement.
At the April 2017 meeting, the Chair announced that there was a vacancy on the committee and that an online application was posted for customers who may be interested in serving on this technical committee. Board members were informed that if they know of anyone interested that they should apply on the Water Authority's website. In addition, a notice was placed on the Water Authority website's front page.
Qualified nominations were compiled and forwarded to the Chair, who through this communication is forwarding the nomination to the Board for confirmation. Melissa Armijo is recommended for confirmation. Below is a summary of the nominee's background.
Melissa Armijo
Melissa Armijo is a lifelong South Valley resident. She is Chair of the Hubbell House Alliance, which manages the day-to-day operations and community engagement for the Gutierrez Hubbell House History and Culture Center. She is a past board member and President of Las Mujeres, Inc and Las Mujeres de League of United Latin American Citizens. She also serves in various capacities on the boards of several education-related organizations, including the UNM Student Success Committee and as a governing board member for the Nuestros Valores Charter High School. In addition, she is scholarship chair of the Armijo Family Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to education and STEM majors. Moreover, she served on the CNM Governing Board including...
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