(IID Board Meets in La Quinta)...The meeting was held Tuesday.

During the meeting, the Imperial Irrigation District Board of Directors the bylaws for the new Coachella Valley Energy Commission. The Commission will provide immediate and diverse local representration by Coachella Valley stakeholders for the unique energy needs of the greater Coachella Valley portion of the Imperial Irrigatioin District energy service area.. The focus includes the development of a long-term strategic plan for continued energy service to the Coachella Valley following the 2033 expiratioin of the 99 year lease between the Coachella Valley Water Sistrict and the IID. IID Board President James Hanks said by forming the Coachella Valley Energy Commission, the IID Board continues to move this lkocal alternative to AB 1021 forward.. He said it is an important step as it allows Coachella Valley representatives to set the direction for the future of energy service in the Coachella Valley and, impotantly, for IID to protect Imperial Valley's water rights.