SOCWA is a Joint Powers Authority governed by a ten-member Board of Directors, with one director appointed to represent each member agency. The Board works to fulfill SOCWA’s purpose and mission, while balancing the interests of their respective agencies. The Board elects two of its members in June of each year to serve one-year terms as Chairman and Vice Chairman. Each Director has equal voting rights. Board of Directors meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 8:30 a.m. at the SOCWA Administrative Office. SOCWA also receives input from engineering and finance committees, which are comprised of additional representatives from its 10 member agencies.
| Member Agencies | Director | Alternate(s) Directors |
| El Toro Water District | Kathryn Freshley | Mike Gaskins |
| Emerald Bay Service District | Mike Dunbar | Susan Thomas |
| Irvine Ranch Water District | Douglas J. Reinhart | Paul Cook, Kevin Burton |
| Laguna Beach, City of | Toni Iseman | John Pietig, David Shissler |
| Moulton Niguel Water District | Joone Lopez | Matt Collings, Donald Froelich |
| San Clemente, City of | Dave Rebensdorf | James Makshanoff, Erik Sund |
| South Coast Water District | Dennis Erdman | Rick Shintaku |
| San Juan Capistrano, City of | Troy Bourne | Ray Miller |
| Santa Margarita Water District | Daniel R Ferons – Chairperson | Don Bunts, Robb Grantham |
| Trabuco Canyon Water District | Stephen Dopudja, Vice Chairperson | Glenn Acosta, Michael Perea |
Board members can be contacted by writing to: 34156 Del Obispo Street, Dana Point, CA 92629
