Strategic Directives

In 2006 the Board leadership began to examine how the Integrated Waste Management Board would continue to affect change following meeting the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939, Sher) mandate of reaching 50 percent diversion statewide. The Board sought input from stakeholders and other interested parties as to priorities and needs of California and met continuously to identify the most effective and efficient means to create a zero waste California.

As a result, the Board unanimously adopted the following strategic directives (purpose, vision, and core values) at its February 13, 2007 meeting. These strategic directives serve as a tool that will allow the CIWMB to continue to provide outstanding service to the State of California and reduce the amount of resources being wasted.

The Board continues to be committed to working in partnership with local government, private businesses, and product manufacturers to develop a future modeled on resource stewardship and waste minimization.

• Purpose, Vision, and Core Values (Strategic Directives 1-12)
• Governance Policies (Revisions effective May 20, 2008): Governance Process and Board-Staff Linkage. (Adobe PDF, 89 KB)

Purpose, Vision, and Core Values

SD-1. Purpose
The purpose of the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) is to protect and preserve our public health and safety, our resources, and our environment. To meet the mandates in the Integrated Waste Management Act, the CIWMB implements programs to reduce waste generation; divert materials from landfills; recover resources and direct them to their highest and best use, in accordance with the act's waste management hierarchy (Public Resources Code section 40051); remediate illegal sites; and, ensure compliance with applicable state standards. CIWMB programs are also conducted in support of the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.

SD-2. Vision
The vision of the CIWMB is a sustainable California, where all resources are conserved to the maximum extent feasible, greenhouse gases are reduced, and our unique natural environment is preserved for future generations.

Core Values
These pages also include information on baseline measurements, metrics or performance criteria, annual targets, and key activities.

• SD-3.   Minimize Waste
• SD-4.   Landfill Management
• SD-5.   Producer Responsibility
• SD-6.   Market Development
• SD-7.   Customer/Local Assistance
• SD-8.   Enforcement/Permitting
• SD-9.   Research and Development of Technology
• SD-10. Fiduciary Responsibility
• SD-11. Public Outreach and Environmental Education
• SD-12. Training and Development

Note: SD=Strategic Directive, GP=Governance Process, BL=Board-Staff Linkage

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Last updated: September 09, 2008