The Carmel Area Wastewater District (CAWD) is an independent political entity operating under authority of the California State Health and Safety Code, Division 6, Sections 6400 through 6941.9, and as such is governed by its own 5 member Board of Directors who are elected, at large, for terms of 4 years. The District currently employs 26 full time employees and 2 part time employees;. 5 are in Administration, 6 in Collection System, 5 in Maintenance, and 12 in Treatment and Disposal.