Municipal Water Finance Authority

Meetings

2026 Meeting Schedule

The 2026 meeting schedule for the Municipal Water Finance Authority follows:

Agenda & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Recordings of AMWFA meetings are available at AMWFA Playlist on YouTube.

Board Members

  • Calee Oas, Chairperson (Mayoral Appointee)
    Appointed: May 25, 2018. Term expires: December 2027
  • Michael B. Whalen, Jr., Vice-Chair (Mayoral Appointee)
    Appointed: June 26, 2025. Term expires: December 2027
  • Julia Morris, Treasurer (Mayoral Appointee)
    Appointed: February 28, 2023. Term expires: December 2026

Overview

The Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority works with the Albany Water Board by managing finances for the Albany Water Department's plans and projects related to system improvement. Responsibilities of the Authority include issuing revenue bonds, applying for permits and approvals for plans and projects; and acquiring grants, loans and property from both public and private sources.

Appointment

The Water Finance Authority consists of up to seven members, five of whom are residents of the City of Albany and are appointed by the Mayor. The remaining two members are nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the Governor. Members of the Authority are appointed to three-year terms.

Law

New York State Public Authorities Law chapter 766 section 1115-b Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority (Read more). View a copy of the Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority By-Laws (PDF).

Department of Water & Water Supply

For more information, please visit the Department of Water and Water Supply page.