
NWEA Board Application
Executive Board Positions - 2025/2026
Due: 12/15/2025
Secretary (4-YEAR COMMITMENT):
The first step in executive leadership for the NWEA board. Requires a four-year commitment beginning with Secretary and ending with Past- President. The role of Secretary includes creating the monthly agenda and meeting minutes and attending NWEA events. To maintain our north-south leadership rotation, applicants are highly encouraged to be from the NORTH.
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PWO - Professional Wastewater Operator (3-YEAR COMMITMENT):
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Must be a certified Nevada Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of any grade.
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Works with the Professional Development and Training Committee to organize operator training seminars.
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Provides input to policy decisions of NWEA.
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Assists the President as requested in the formulation of the goals of NWEA.
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Serves as voting member of the Board.
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Promotes membership and involvement in NWEA.
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Attends WEFMAX Meeting and WEFTEC Conference upon request of the President.
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Attends the certification board meetings.
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Serves as a resource for other operators. Provides insight to the operator community on study materials, classes, or even provides/coordinates trainings to support certification efforts.
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TREASURER
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Reports to the President and in his/her absence to President Elect.
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Serves as financial officer for the Association.
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Makes sure all income and expenditures are properly entered into the records of the Associations and that all moneys collected are transferred to the proper accounts without loss. Make sure that all bills and vouchers for payment are proper and in order and that payments are promptly made.
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​Prepare a financial summary of accrued income and expenses and present to the Board at each Board Meeting.
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Prepare an annual financial statement of the books as of June 30th of the previous year and as of the end of the month preceding the Annual Meeting and present at the Annual Meeting. Such books shall be made available for audit.
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Maintain records of the annual budget.
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Assists President as necessary in formation of budgets and financial plans for the Association.
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Assists President as necessary in coordinating the affairs of the Association.
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Provides input to policy decisions of the Association.
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Serves as voting member of the Board.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
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Assists President as necessary in coordinating the affairs of the Association.
Board Member (3-YEAR COMMITMENT):
1. Advances the certification program, including incorporation from time to time of changes in the certification program.
2. Examines test results and the qualifications of applicants.
3. Determines the schedule of fees to make the non-regulatory program self-sustaining, with the approval of NWEA’s Executive Board.
4. Suggests training programs to help operators prepare for certification testing.
5. Participates in NWEA-sponsored events and meetings.
6. Attends quarterly certification board meetings; 2 in-person and 2 virtual.
OPEN POSITIONS
Board Member Position 1: Must represent the owner of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works.
Board Member Position 2: At-Large Member
Board Member Position 3: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certified at the highest level
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