The purpose of this manual is to
define the organizational structure of the Nevada Water Environment Association
(NWEA) and to describe the duties and responsibilities of each position. The
exact function of positions may vary from time to time to best meet the needs
of the membership and to tailor it to the vision of the person serving in that
capacity. However, each position should always be focused on meeting the
mission of the NWEA. Our mission is as follows:
The NWEA is dedicated to
providing education and training for its members and general information to the
public on wastewater management and related water environment subjects.
This manual will provide general
direction for new officers and committee members and should serve as a starting
point for each to learn how best to contribute to meeting the objectives of
NWEA.
The leadership of the NWEA is composed of three groups:
Officers (also know as the Board of Directors or Board of NWEA), Committees,
and Board of Certification Members. As outlined in the NWEA Bylaws, Officers
and their terms of office are as follows:
·
President: (1 year)
·
Vice President or President Elect: (1 year)
·
Secretary: (1 year)
·
Treasurer: (about 1year, but can serve successive terms
and generally this is a 3 year position)
·
Past President: (1 year)
·
Federation Director: (3 years)
·
PWO(Professional Wastewater Operations) Representative:
(about 1year, but can serve successive terms and generally this is a 3 year
position)
While not a specific office and not defined in the NWEA Bylaws, there is also a
position known as Resident Agent, which exists solely for the purpose of
maintaining incorporation in the State of Nevada. There is not a term of office for this position and it could be
assigned to one of the Officers (probably treasurer) or assigned to another
member to keep from changing the name of the Resident Agent each time there is
a rotation of officers.
There is only one committee required by the Bylaws. This
is the Nominating Committee. The President is empowered to appoint other
committees as may be necessary to advance the best interests of the NWEA and to
enable it to fulfill its objectives. Currently, the NWEA has the following Working
Committees:
·
Annual Conference
·
Awards
·
Constitution & Bylaws
·
Government Affairs
·
Membership
·
Nominations
·
Professional Development
- Circuit Rider
- Community College W & WW Training
- Training Seminars
·
Publications
·
Public Education
·
Research
·
Reuse Nevada
·
Safety
·
Student Activities
·
Tri-State Conference
In addition to the above, special committees may be formed
to support specific activities such as for
conferences, local arrangements for a National Conference, or a specific
regulatory issue.
The purpose of the Board of Certification is to carry out
the program of certifying treatment plant operators and technicians as required
by the State of Nevada NRS 445.201. The Board of Certification Members and
their terms of office are as follows:
·
Chairperson: (Elected annually by the Board – 3 year term
as a Board of Certification Member)
·
Vice Chairperson: (Elected annually by the Board – 3 year
term as a Board of Certification Member)
·
Five (5) Additional Board of Certification Members: (3
year terms as Board of Certification Members)
·
Administrative Assistant: (Appointed by the Board of
Certification, no minimum term, may be paid)
Of the seven (7) Board of Certification Members, the
composition must include the following:
·
One (1) with 3 years experience as an operator
·
One (1) who is a certified operator at the highest level
offered in the State of Nevada
·
One (1) member from NDEP
·
Two (2) who represent owners of a POTW
·
One (1) who represents a community having a system of 5
mgd or less
·
One (1) who can be any member of NWEA.
Of the above, three (3) members must be employed within
Clark County. Appointments are staggered so that in any given year, at least
four (4) members are carried over from the previous year.