Operational Structure |
maintains a number of standing committees that are oriented toward overseeing the operational elements of the association to ensure it continues to function in complete accord with its overarching mission, objective, and strategy. |
Audit Committee | Chair - Gene Shawcroft, Vice Chair - Vacant Provides for an annual independent audit or review of the financial records of the association and the financial records of the special purpose caucuses to the degree prescribed by the bylaws. Awards and Recognition Committee | Chair - Kathy Kitzman, Vice Chair - Carly Burton Provides for awards and recognition for accomplishments and milestones of members and other individuals and organizations committed to the association's goals. Budget and Finance Committee | Chair - Clay Scott, Vice Chair - Vacant Assists in preparation of annual budgets and oversees financial operations.
Bylaws Committee | Chair - Wade Noble, Vice Chair - Meghan Scott Provides at least a decennial review of the bylaws to ensure they remain consistent with the will of the membership, and legal requirements.
Executive Committee | Chair - Craig Simpson, Vice Chair - Clay Scott Exercises those powers necessary to promote the objectives of the association and performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as are delegated to it by the Board. Membership and Dues Committee | Chair - Craig Simpson, Vice Chair - Paul Arrington Reviews and recommends membership structure updates to the Board, and in consultation with the Budget and Finance Committee, makes dues and assessment recommendations to the board. Nominations Committee | Chair - Christine Arbogast, Vice Chair - Vacant Considers candidate qualifications and makes nominations for association officers that will stand for election at each Annual Organization Meeting of the Board of Directors.
Program and Meetings Committee | Chair - Carly Burton, Vice Chair - Paul Arrington Considers and makes programming recommendations for the association's yearly Policy Conference, Western Water Seminar, and Annual Conference and Leadership Forum, and makes recommendations for special events that may be timely or necessary. Public Affairs Committee | Chair - Vacant, Vice Chair - Vacant Develops and implements an annual public relations and communications plan for the association, and develops and implements public relations and communications training as necessary. Strategic Planning Committee | Chair - Vacant, Vice Chair - Vacant Evaluates the interests and needs of the membership, thereafter developing and implementing a five-year strategic plans as approved by the board. |