CAW Cancels Policy That Encouraged Disadvantaged Firms To Bid on Contracts
Black members of the board expressed concern about the move; managers said the policy was a paperwork burden.
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CAW Board Accepts CEO’s Recs for Consulting Engineer, Seven Executives
The consulting engineer hire was required by the state law that restructure the board earlier this year.
Water Works Board Approves Budget With Slashed Capital Funding, No Rate Increase
The $215.6 million budget doesn’t include automated meters, constricts work on Lake Purdy Dam and reduces pipe replacements.
Central Alabama Water CEO Names Interim Leaders
The CEO introduced the new temporary leaders to the board on Monday.
Mayor Rebukes Central Alabama Water Board, Says Behavior Is ‘More Than Questionable’
Woodfin shows up at CAW meeting, chastises board for secrecy around hiring of new CEO.
Water Works Managers Placed on Leave, 2 CAW Board Members Sue to Block CEO Hiring
The board members allege the process was flawed and they were denied information before the vote.
Water Board Hires CEO in Contentious Vote as Members Protest Secretive Search
Some board members protested the lack of transparency in a search process that publicly produced only one candidate, a former manager the utility had agreed not to rehire.
Experts Give Differing Opinions on How to Best Stabilize Purdy Dam
The vice chairman of the board over Central Alabama Water said most likely the board will continue work to shore up the dam.
CAW Reaches $2.4 Million Settlement Over Lawyer’s Firing
The water works agrees in the settlement to honor Mark Parnell’s contract.
Water Works Board Members Say They’ve Been Left Out of CEO Search
The board members appointed by city officials say they have not been looped into conversations about candidates for the $650,000+ post.