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)
Recent & Upcoming GUAC Meetings
Phoenix
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephan Cleveland | 8/1992 | 1/15/2024 | Former City of Buckeye |
| Frank Fairbanks (Chair) | 6/1990 | 1/20/2026 | Former City of Phoenix; CAP Board |
| Stephen Bales | 1/31/2020 | 1/31/2026 | Agricultural |
| Leslie Meyers (Vice-Chair) | 1/15/2018 | 1/15/2024 | SRP General Manager |
| Rory Van Poucke | 1/17/2022 | 1/17/2024 | Agriculture |
Meetings
Pinal
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.
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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 Pinal GUAC
| Member | Appointment Date | Term Expiration | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Miller (Vice-Chair) | 1/20/2020 | 1/20/2026 | County Supervisor |
| William Collings (Chair) | 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 |
| Brian Rhodes | 1/20/2020 | 1/19/2026 | Agriculture |
Meetings
Prescott
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:
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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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Graser (Chair) | 1/18/2020 | 1/20/2026 | 1/20/2026 |
| James (Jim) H. Holt (Vice-Chair) | 1/18/2020 | 1/20/2026 | Former ADWR & Prescott; Consultant |
| Vacant | |||
| Vacant | |||
| Vacant |
Meetings
| Virtual Fall 2025 Prescott Public Informational Meeting | Tue, Sep 9 2025, 1pm |
| Prescott GUAC | Wed, Jan 24 2024, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 9/25/2023 | Mon, Sep 25 2023, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 2/28/2022 | Mon, Feb 28 2022, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 8/18/2021 | Wed, Aug 18 2021, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 2/8/2021 | Mon, Feb 8 2021, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 8/31/2020 | Mon, Aug 31 2020, 1pm |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 6/30/2020 | Tue, Jun 30 2020, 9am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 11/7/2019 | Thu, Nov 7 2019, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 9/24/2019-1 | Tue, Sep 24 2019, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 9/24/2019 | Tue, Sep 24 2019, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 7/24/2019 | Wed, Jul 24 2019, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 11/14/2018 | Wed, Nov 14 2018, 9am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 8/29/2018 | Wed, Aug 29 2018, 10am |
| Prescott AMA GUAC Meeting 6/6/2018 | Wed, Jun 6 2018, 3am |
Santa Cruz
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:
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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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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-Chair) | 1/18/2010 | 1/18/2024 | Development |
| Ronald Fish | 1/21/2008 | 1/20/2026 | Rancher |
| Mark Larkin (Chair) | 1/21/2008 | 1/20/2026 | Attorney |
| Joel Kramer | 1/18/2016 | 1/18/2022 | |
| Alejandro Barcenas | 1/14/2021 | 1/17/2022 | City of Nogales |
Meetings
| Santa Cruz AMA Virtual Spring GUAC Meeting | Wed, Apr 8 2026, 1pm |
| Virtual Fall 2025 Santa Cruz GUAC Meeting | Wed, Sep 10 2025, 1pm |
| Santa Cruz GUAC Meeting 8/24/2024 | Tue, Aug 20 2024, 1pm |
| Santa Cruz GUAC Meeting 1/10/2024 | Wed, Jan 10 2024, 10am |
| Santa Cruz GUAC Meeting 9/13/2023 | Wed, Sep 13 2023, 1pm |
| SCAMA GUAC Meeting | Thu, Mar 10 2022, 1pm |
| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting 8/31/2021 | Tue, Aug 31 2021, 1pm |
| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting 2/3/2021 | Wed, Feb 3 2021, 2pm |
| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting 8/18/2020 | Tue, Aug 18 2020, 2pm |
| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting 6/26/2020 | Fri, Jun 26 2020, 9am |
| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting 11/27/2019 | Wed, Nov 27 2019, 11am |
| Santa Cruz GUAC Meeting 8/27/2019 | Tue, Aug 27 2019, 2pm |
| Santa Cruz AMA Guac Meeting | Tue, Nov 6 2018, 1pm |
| Santa Cruz AMA GUAC Meeting 8/28/2018 | Tue, Aug 28 2018, 1pm |
Douglas
Douglas 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.
-
Manifest and record its official actions by motion, resolution or other appropriate means.
Current Members Of The Douglas GUAC
| Member | Appointment Date | Term Expiration | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Watkins (Chair) | 1/15/2024 | 1/19/2026 | Civil Engineer / Agriculture |
| Aaron Cardona (Vice-Chair) | 1/15/2024 | 1/21/2030 | Agriculture |
| Joni Giacomino | 1/15/2024 | 1/19/2026 | Land Owner |
| Ron Bemis | 1/15/2024 | 1/17/2028 | Agriculture |
| Vacant |
Meetings
| Douglas AMA GUAC Meeting (10/16) @ 1pm | Thu, Oct 16 2025, 1pm |
| Douglas AMA GUAC Meeting | Wed, Feb 19 2025, 1pm |
| Douglas GUAC Meeting 9/20/2024 | Fri, Sep 20 2024, 9am |
| Douglas GUAC Meeting 8/28/2024 | Wed, Aug 28 2024, 1pm |
| Douglas GUAC Meeting 5/23/2024 | Thu, May 23 2024, 1pm |
Tucson
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:
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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.
-
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 (Chair) | 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 |
| Vacant |
Meetings
Willcox
Willcox 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.
-
Manifest and record its official actions by motion, resolution or other appropriate means.
Meetings
| Willcox AMA Spring GUAC Meeting | Tue, May 26 2026, 1pm |