Report: Valley Water CEO on leave after he was accused of misconduct – Palo Alto Daily Post

Report: Valley Water CEO on leave after he was accused of misconduct – Palo Alto Daily Post

A San Jose news website claims that Valley Water CEO Rick Callender is on “voluntary leave” after one of his employees filed a misconduct complaint against him. The website, San Jose Spotlight, said it was told by Richard Santos, a Valley Water board member, that the agency is “independently investigating” an employee’s complaint against Callender. He said he doesn’t know when the complaint was filed or the nature of the allegations. Callender w…

Valley Water CEO on leave amid misconduct complaint - San José Spotlight

Valley Water CEO Rick Callender is on “voluntary leave” after one of his employees filed a misconduct complaint against him, according to agency leaders. The region’s largest water supplier is searching for an interim leader in Callender’s absence through April 1. Richard Santos, a Valley Water board member and one of Callender’s elected bosses, confirmed to San José Spotlight the agency is “independently investigating” an employee’s complaint a…