In brief

Paul Clinton

The Irvine Ranch Water District board has named a slate of new

officers.

Board member Mary Aileen Matheis was appointed Monday by her

colleagues to serve as president. Brian Brady will hold the vice

president post for the coming year.

Matheis, reelected in November, has held a seat on the board since

1988. Brady was first elected in 1998. Board members hold four-year

terms.

The water agency also announced the cancellation of its Monday

meeting, which had been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. The board will meet next

at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8.

The agency, created in 1961, provides reclaimed water to businesses in

Newport Beach, Irvine and and other surrounding areas.