The Imperial County Board of Supervisors are creating a Data Center Advisory Committee.

The board is looking to create the committee as continued questions and issues surround a proposed data center project near the city of Imperial. The Data Center Advisory Committee is to consist of 19 members to include:

Two members of the Board of Supervisors;

Seven members appointed by the incorporated cities in Imperial County. Each city with one appointment;

One representative of local government that is not an incorporated city;

Two representatives of community interests;

One representative with an environmental background or expertise;

One representative from organized labor;

One representative from the healthcare community;

One representative from the education community;

One representative from a nonprofit organization;

One representative from the business community; and

One representative from the energy industry sector.

The committee will serve in an advisory capacity, with all final policy and land use decisions being held by the Board of Supervisors.Applications are available through the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2026.