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Role of Committees
Leaders of the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) committees have determined that volunteers want committee operations:
1) to be purposeful
2) to provide policy direction in moving NGWA forward
3) to advise the Board of Directors
4) to be selective in appointing members according to their expertise and interest
5) to be in conjunction with the overall strategies of the Association.
Volunteer Attributes
Traits and attributes of effective committee members include: expertise relevant to the committee's purpose; willingness to further NGWA's goals; commitment to time required to make NGWA a top priority; attendance at scheduled meetings and at the programs with which your committee is involved; and a positive attitude.Committee Duties
Issues addressed by committees and subcommittees changes from time to time, but generally they are working on assignments from the National Board of Directors, or are responding to industry conditions or anticipated industry changes. Expenses are reimbursed, per the policy approved by the Board of Directors, only for special meetings authorized by the President.Length of Commitment
The committee year runs from convention to convention. A term is three committee years and you may serve two consecutive terms. Chairs serve for one year of their committee term, but may be reappointed to a second one-year term as chair. The NGWA President is responsible for appointments of all committee leadership positions. Individuals are not automatically appointed to any leadership position. The President seeks to appoint representatives from all divisions with general qualifications for the work of the committee or subcommittee. Committee and subcommittee size is not pre-determined, although generally there are no more than 9 members. Time commitments vary with each group, but most committee and subcommittee meetings are held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Association or are conducted via telephone conference call. Generally, a volunteer should not be expected to devote more than 20 hours a year to committee or subcommittee service.
NGWA Committees and Subcommittees
Business Information Standing Committee
Examine issues that impact upon the management of ground water businesses, including operating costs and contractual agreements.Industry Standards Monitoring Subcommittee
This group monitors the use and development of standards pertaining to all aspects of the ground water industry.Convention Standing Committee
Reviews the purpose, goals, and future plans for the Association's annual meeting and makes recommendations regarding programming.Credentials Subcommittee
Serves at the national convention to register and welcome delegates to the meeting. A subcommittee representative is present at delegate registration for the annual meeting.Education Standing Committee
Offers guidance and support to the educational activities of NGWA.Certified Ground Water Professionals (CGWP) Subcommittee
Represents the Association's Certified Ground Water Professionals and works with the NGWA Education Committee to support higher education and professionalism in the industry.Contractor Education Subcommittee
Examines education efforts directed to the ground water contracting community, including workshops, correspondence courses and other programs.Safety Subcommittee
Develops educational materials on safety hazards and standards for the ground water industry.Well Construction & Pump Installation Certification Subcommittee
Administers and reviews the Well Construction and Pump Installation Certification Program for NGWA. It is charged with insuring the validity of the current tests and upgrading other programs to meet the industry's needs.Finance & Budget Standing Committee
Reviews staff's annual recommendations for the annual budget and advises the Board of Directors. Has overview responsibility for investments, compensation practices, and the insurance of the Association. Participation generally limited to members of the National Board.Government Affairs Standing Committee
Maintains surveillance of federal legislative and regulatory matters having implications to the ground water industry and increases NGWA's impact and visibility on legislation and regulation affecting the ground water industry.DOT/OSHA Subcommittee
Works toward effectively communicating the impact of the ground water industry of regulations from the federal Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration.Government Competition Subcommittee
Addresses the industry's concerns with government competing with the industry through various efforts, such as government ownership of drilling equipment, or government employees serving as consultants to other government agencies.Ground Water Protection & Management Subcommittee
Guides NGWA in the establishment of policies toward the protection of our nation's ground water.Rural Water Districts Subcommittee
Reviews the issue of government financial support by loans and grants of public water distribution and & treatment systems in rural areas at the loss of private household water well systems.Regulatory Officials Subcommittee
Furthers communication between regulatory officials and other members of the Association.Marketing & Public Relations Standing Committee
Studies and recommends policies to the Association's Board relating to conducting an effective and continuing marketing (public relations, advertising, promotion, and sales) program on behalf of the ground water industry and its professions.Membership Standing Committee
To review membership criteria, structure, and dues categories. Creates programs to increase membership and identify prospects.Affiliate States Subcommittee
This subcommittee will regularly review the relationship between NGWA and its affiliate organizations, particularly seeking to implement programs that strengthen both parties and in turn strengthens the overall ground water industry.Awards Subcommittee
Elects the outstanding individuals who made the greatest contribution to the ground water industry in that year.Policy and Bylaws Standing Committee
Annually reviews the NGWA Bylaws to ensure they are current to the Association's operations. Develops written policy recommendations for Board action.Research and Technology Transfer Special Committee
Oversees the Association's involvement with research and technology transfer projects per the guidelines adopted by the NGWA Board of Directors.Click HERE for the
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