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2009 PACE AWARD (click on PACE to view picture)

Feb 18, 2010

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CALL FOR NATIONAL NOMINATIONS - DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING

Feb 3, 2010

A gentle reminder that nominations for appointment to APWA's national committees, task forces, and external relationships must be submitted by March 1, 2010. Nominations should be submitted electronically under the Members Only section of the APWA website. A brief bio will need to be completed.If you have questions about the nominations process, please contact Kaye Sullivan at ksullivan@apwa.net or 816-595-5233. Technical problems logging in or accessing the bio form should be directed to Chris Lemon at clemon@apwa.net or 816-595-5201. [ ... ]

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Teresa Scott Appointed to FEMA National Advisory Committee

Jan 30, 2010

To the Florida Chapter members:I am very pleased to report that FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate has appointed Teresa Scott of the City of Gainesville, Florida to the FEMA National Advisory Committee. APWA recommended Teresa for consideration and stressed the importance of a public works presence and perspective on this advisory group. She will be here in Washington in mid-February for a series of NAC meetings. As you may know, Teresa has been a very active member of our Emergency Management Technical Committee, including serving as chair in the past. Our sincere congratulations to Teresa. Attached is a press release we are distributing. Below is the e-mail from FEMA last week announcing the appointments. Details on the NAC are at http://www.fema.gov/about/nacPlease feel free to contact Laura Berkey, Jim Fahey or me in the Washington office at 202.408.9541 if you have any questions. Peter [ ... ]

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Task Forces and External Representation Opportunities - National Level

Jan 13, 2010

AAEE Board of Directors (Staff: Peter King)
[1 APWA member who is a Diplomate of AAEE – president appoints to a 3-year term – there is a two-term limit on this Board – NO appointment needed in 2010]
One member of APWA (who is a public agency or consulting firm employee and who is certified as a Diplomate of AAEE) is appointed by the APWA president to this Board of Directors.

Involves attendance at one AAEE Board meeting per year and review of materials for that meeting.

AASHTO Geometric Design Committee (Staff: Carol Estes)
[1 APWA member – president appoints – may serve 2 three-year terms – NO appointment needed in 2010]
One member of APWA is appointed by the president to this committee for a three-year term. The committee provides a focal point and working group for developing and recommending AASHTO geometric design criteria. This assignment includes formulating new and revised criteria to keep current all geometric design standards, policies, and guidelines.

Involves 1 or 2 meetings a year and a written report to the Board of Directors.

AASHTO Winter Maintenance Policy Coordinating Committee (Staff: Carol Estes)
[Representative also serves as the Chair of APWA Winter Maintenance Sub-committee – appointed by the president to a 1 year term; 3 terms possible – 1 appointment needed in 2010]
One member of APWA is appointed by the president and by virtue of that appointment also serves as Chair of APWA Winter Maintenance Sub-committee (which is appointed by the Transportation Committee) to this American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials committee.

Involves two meetings a year. Also serves as Chair of APWA Winter Maintenance Subcommittee.

APWA/ACEC Steering Committee (Staff: Jim Fahey)
[2 APWA members – president appoints – may serve up to 2 three-year terms - NO appointment needed in 2010]

Two APWA members are appointed by the APWA president to this committee (one as chair) for a three-year term. The committee working with staff and members from the American Consulting Engineers Council, provides a forum for consulting engineers and public works officials to discuss common issues and make recommendations on joint programs, products and services.

Involves one meeting at the APWA Congress, and may involve one or more conference calls. May involve 2-3 hours of preparatory work prior to meeting. Additional work will be based upon commitment of the committee members to various assignments.

APWA/AGC Partnership Task Force (Staff: Jim Fahey)
[2 APWA members – president appoints – may serve up to 2 three-year terms – NO appointment needed in 2010]
Two APWA members are appointed by the APWA president to this task force (one as chair). The task force (also composed of members of the Associated General Contractors of America) is responsible for oversight and implementation of the APWA/AGC partnership agreement.

Involves one meeting a year at a mutually agreeable and affordable location and one meeting at the APWA Congress. May involve 2-3 hours of preparatory work prior to meeting. Additional work will be based upon commitment of task force members to various assignments.

APWA/AMMAC Partnership Task Force (Staff: Kaye Sullivan)
[3-6 APWA members to be appointed for 1 year terms - president appoints – may serve up to three terms – 3-6 members to be appointed in 2010]
The APWA members of this task force are appointed by the APWA president. The task force (also composed of members of Asociacion de Municipios de Mexico, A.C.) is responsible for oversight and implementation of the APWA/AMMAC partnership agreement.

Involves electronic communication to ensure implementation and may involve an occasional conference call (if this is the mode of communication they wish to use) and a meeting at Congress of approximately two hours. Additional work will be based upon commitment of committee members to various assignments.

APWA/FEMA Partnership Task Force (Staff: Teresa Hon)
[1 member to be appointed for 1 year term – president appoints – may serve up to three terms – 1 member to be appointed in 2010]
The Emergency Management Committee is responsible for oversight and implementation of the APWA/FEMA partnership agreement, however, one APWA member is appointed by the president to meet with FEMA.

Involves meeting once a year with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and work with staff to ensure implementation. Additional work will be based upon commitment of members to various assignments.

APWA/FHWA Partnership Task Force (Staff: Carol Estes)
[Transportation Committee functions in this capacity]
The Transportation Committee serves as the task force and is responsible for oversight and implementation of the APWA/FHWA partnership agreement (the task force is also composed of members of the Federal Highway Administration).

Involves meeting with FHWA representatives at the Transportation Technical Committee meetings and work with staff to ensure implementation. Additional work will be based upon commitment of committee members to various assignments.

APWA/IPWEA/INGENIUM Partnership Task Force (Staff: Kaye Sullivan)
[3-6 APWA members to be appointed to 1 year terms – president appoints – may serve up to three terms – 3-6 members to be appointed in 2010]
The APWA members on this task force are appointed by the APWA president. The task force (also composed of members of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia and the Association of Local Government Engineering New Zealand) is responsible for oversight and implementation of the APWA/IPWEA/INGENIUM partnership agreement.

Involves electronic communication to ensure implementation and a meeting at Congress of approximately two hours. Additional work will be based upon commitment of committee members to various assignments.

APWA/ITE Partnership Task Force (Staff: Carol Estes)
[Executive Director and Board Liaison serve by virtue of office]
The APWA members on this task force serve by virtue of their office. The task force is responsible for oversight and implementation of the APWA/ITE partnership agreement.

Involves possibly one meeting a year and work with staff and ITE members to ensure implementation. Time commitment will be based upon the issues under study.

APWA/National LTAP Association Partnership Task Force (Staff: Mabel Tinjaca)
[Staff serves as liaison to this task force]
The APWA Director of Professional Development serves in this role. The task force (also composed of members of the National LTAP Association) is responsible for oversight and implementation of the partnership agreement.

Involves communication and attendance at each other’s principal meetings annually to create and administer a joint work plan based on educational activities..

APWA/SPWA/CZPWA Partnership Task Force (Staff: Kaye Sullivan)
[3-6 APWA members to be appointed for 1 year terms – president appoints – may serve up to three terms – 3-6 members to be appointed in 2010]
The APWA members on this task force are appointed by the president. The task force (also composed of members of the Slovak Public Works Association and members of the Czech Republic Public Works Association) is responsible for oversight and implementation of the APWA/SPWA/CZPWA collaborative agreement.

Involves electronic communication to ensure implementation and a meeting at Congress of approximately two hours. Additional work will be based upon commitment of committee members to various assignments.

Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC) (Staff: Carol Estes)
[2 APWA members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 three-year terms – 1member to be appointed in 2010]
Members of APWA are appointed by the APWA president to serve as APWA Observers on the committee and provide input from APWA’s perspective on the standard contract documents that are then published and sold by several organizations, including APWA. The APWA Observers of this committee need to come from the public sector.

Involves three to four 2-day meetings a year in Washington, D.C. Additional review of documents occurs outside the meetings.

Management Practices Advisory Task Force (Staff: Ann Daniels)
[3 APWA members - appointed by president only if a revision is to be made to the manual – there is NO revision planned in 2010 – members serve only for length of time it takes to revise manual]
The committee reviews and is responsible for updating the Management Practices Manual used in the public works agency self-assessment process.

Involves conference calls, several hours of review, and may include a meeting.

National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Staff: Carol Estes)
[6 APWA members - president appoints three members and three alternates to 3-year terms – may serve up to three terms – terms are rotational – there are 3 positions to be appointed in 2010]
The APWA president appoints three members of the association to this committee to revise this manual and three alternates for three-year terms. Both members and alternates to this committee must agree to attend all meetings and serve on committees. The Federal Highway Administration publishes the MUTCD. The APWA representatives bring the only municipal point of view to the committee; the other member organizations tend to be more highway oriented.

Involves two meetings a year (in January in conjunction with the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting and in the late fall in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials) and review of numerous materials. Each appointed member and alternate serves on a special committee of NCUTCD. No expenses are covered by APWA.

National Transportation Operations Coalition (Staff: Carol Estes)
[1 APWA member to be appointed in 2010 – president appoints for a one-year term – may serve up to three terms]
The purpose of this coalition is to improve management and operations of the national transportation system through projects undertaken by seven action teams. Members represent the collective interests of stakeholders at state, local and regional levels and have a wide range of experience in operations, planning, and public safety.

Involves two one day meetings a year (in June and December in Washington, D.C.), participation on several action teams, review of numerous materials, and periodic conference calls

National Homeland Security Consortium (Staff: Laura Berkey)
[1 APWA member to be appointed in 2010 – president appoints for a one-year term – may serve up to three terms]
The purpose of this Consortium is to maintain a presence with the national committee in an effort to assure that public works concerns regarding homeland security issues are addressed. The Consortium’s mission is to provide a forum of key national organizations through effective collaboration, coordination and leveraging that positively influences national policies, strategies, practices and guidelines to preserve the public safety and security of the nation.

Involves two meetings a year for a 2-3 day meeting each time with approximately one hour per month review of documents.

SAFECOM Emergency Response Council (Staff: Laura Berkey)
[1 APWA member to be appointed in 2010 – president appoints for a one-year term – may serve up to three terms]
The purpose of SAFECOM, a communications program within the Department of Homeland Security’s Office for Interoperability and Compatibility (OIC), is to provide research, development, testing and evaluation, guidance, tools, and templates on communications-related issues to local, tribal, state, and Federal emergency response agencies working to improve emergency response through more effective and efficient interoperable wireless communications. APWA’s participation is to provide public works perspective and expertise.

Involves two meetings a year and review of numerous materials. SAFECOM conference calls are about 30 minutes long and occur as needed.

AAEE Board of Directors (Staff: Peter King)[1 APWA member who is a Diplomate of AAEE – president appoints to a 3-year term – there is a two-term limit on this Board – NO appointment needed in 2010]One member of APWA (who is a public agency or consulting firm employee and who is certified as a Diplomate of AAEE) is appointed by the APWA president to this Board of Directors. Involves attendance at one AAEE Board meeting per year and review of materials for that meeting.AASHTO Geometric Design Committee (Staff: Carol Estes)[1 APWA member – president appoints – may serve 2 three-year terms – NO appointment needed in 2010]One member of APWA is appointed by the president to this committee for a three-year term. The committee provides a focal point and working group for developing and recommending AASHTO geometric design criteria. This assignment includes formu [ ... ]

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Standing and Program Committee Vacancies at National Level

Jan 12, 2010

STANDING and PROGRAM COMMITTEES
OF THE
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
August 2010 – September 2011

The American Public Works Association has several standing committees of the Board to assist in the governance and internal affairs of the association. Members of these committees serve by virtue of their positions on the APWA Board of Directors or by appointment of the president.

Accreditation Council (Staff: Ann Daniels)
[5 members and one ICMA member – president appoints chair from among council members – may serve up to 2 three-year terms – 1 council member to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association who serve staggered three-year terms. The president appoints one member of the council to serve as the chair of the council for a one-year term. The council reviews results of the site accreditation team’s findings of public works agencies’ applications for accreditation and determines accreditation status.
- Involves 1 face-to-face meeting at Congress each year. Meetings may be held by conference call and balloting is conducted by email with a short turn-around time.

Audit Committee (Staff: Teri Newhouse)
[3 members and one non-APWA member financial expert – president recommends and Board appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – non-APWA member financial expert is not limited on terms – 4 members of committee to be appointed in 2010]
Nominated by the president and appointed by the Board – comprised of three members of the association and a fourth member who is a financial expert. The committee is responsible for the selection, compensation, and oversight of the APWA auditing firm as well as review of the annual audit reports.
- Involves 1-3conference calls per year, dependent upon requests of the audit firm prior to, during or post audit fieldwork; whether any management letter comments and/or findings are noted by the audit firm which require corrective action, and the audit firm selection cycle.

Awards Committee (Staff: Rhonda Wilhite)
[5 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 5 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The committee reviews nominations for all awards other than Top Ten Leaders of the Year, Project of the Year, PWHS, Snow and Ice and PACE awards and selects recipients according to established criteria.
- Involves one conference call in the spring of approximately two hours and may require 8-10 hours of review of documents prior to the call.

Awards Review Committee (Staff: Brian Van Norman)
[5 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 5 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The committee reviews the strategic plan for the awards program on a periodic basis and reviews criteria for newly established and ongoing awards in the context of APWA goals and objectives and makes recommendations to the APWA Board of Directors.
- Involves 1-3 conference calls, dependent upon Board direction and submission of criteria for future awards. May require 1-2 hours of preparation time prior to each call.

Bylaws and Rules Committee (Staff: Brian Van Norman)
[5 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 5 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The committee reviews chapter and branch bylaws for compliance with APWA’s Bylaws and the Chapter Rules and approves those in conformity with the model bylaws. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors if proposed changes to bylaws deviate from the standard model or if a new chapter or branch is proposed. Upon request of the Board of Directors, this committee may make recommendations for revision of APWA’s Bylaws.
- Involves providing comments on proposed Chapter/Branch Bylaws, forwarded for review (usually via facsimile or e-mail) and may include approximately six conference calls during the year. Outside review of documents might involve 1-2 hours prior to each conference call.

Center for Sustainability (Staff: Julia Anastasio)
[12 members – president appoints]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The Center was established in 2008 and an initial group of 12 members were appointed to serve an 18 month term on the leadership group. It is anticipated that for 2010-2011, six of the positions will be designated as one-year terms of office and six positions will be designated as two-year terms, with members allowed to serve up to three terms. This will serve to provide continuity on the Center for the future. At this time, it is unknown how many of the twelve positions will be available for new appointees for 2010-2011. The Center leadership group oversees and leads the APWA Center for Sustainability as it develops programs and activities to support sustainability in public works. APWA’s five at-large directors serve in an ex-officio/liaison capacity with the Center.
- Involves one or two two-day meetings a year. Most work is accomplished by subcommittees using conference calls and online document review. Center leaders are encouraged to attend the APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference, but funding is not provided unless the Center meets at the same time.

Certification Commission (Staff: Becky Stein)
[3 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 two-year terms – 1 member to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. In addition, the president appoints a non-voting representative from each certification council for a two-year term. The commission governs and oversees the delivery of APWA’s current and future certification programs and is responsible for establishing overall policies that will govern all APWA certifications, as well as having oversight of all of the APWA certification programs. The commission works with the individual governance councils for each certification program to ensure continuity.
- May involve several conference calls and one face-to-face meeting annually, if needed.

Congress Program Review Committee (Staff: Karen Wilson)
[6 members – president appoints – 1 one-year term only, except for chair who may serve two one-year terms and is appointed from previous year’s committee – 6 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. One one-year appointment only. The committee guides the topic selection for the annual Congress, judges proposals, provides vision for new educational areas, suggests different training formats and provides contacts with speakers nationally.
- May involve a meeting at Congress, one mandatory two-day meeting in November/December and several telephone calls. Requires 10-15 hours of review of proposals prior to the November/December meeting.

Congress Site Selection Committee (Staff: Dana Priddy)
[3 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 3 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of two members of the association and one member of the exhibitor community, not necessarily an association member. The committee reviews sites for future Congresses and makes recommendations to the Board on suitable locations.
- Requires trips of three days each to two or three different site locations and approximately 20 hours in review and analysis of each prospective city, based upon Board approved criteria. Also involves 5-6 hours in conference calls.

CPFP Council (Staff: Becky Stein)
[5 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 two-year terms – 3 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of five members of the association. The CPFP Council manages APWA’s Certified Public Fleet Professional program, providing oversight for the program, making determinations regarding eligibility, interpreting the rules and regulations of the program, and other related responsibilities pertaining to the certification program.
- May involve several conference calls and one face-to-face meeting annually, if needed.

CPII Council (Staff: Becky Stein)
[5 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 two-year terms – 2 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of five members of the association. The CPII Council manages APWA’s Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector program, providing oversight for the program, making determinations regarding eligibility, interpreting the rules and regulations of the program, and other related responsibilities pertaining to the certification program.
- May involve several conference calls and one face-to-face meeting annually, if needed.

CSM Council (Staff: Becky Stein)
[5 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 two-year terms – 3 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of five members of the association. The CSM Council manages APWA’s Certified Stormwater Manager program, providing oversight for the program, making determinations regarding eligibility, interpreting the rules and regulations of the program, and other related responsibilities pertaining to the certification program.
- May involve several conference calls and one face-to-face meeting annually, if needed.

Diversity Committee (Staff: Kaye Sullivan)
[10 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 10 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The committee advances the inclusiveness issue throughout the association, placing value on all individuals and the different perspectives of those individuals, and promoting the process for all to feel included as part of the whole.
- Involves monthly one-hour conference calls and a meeting at Congress of approximately two hours. Review of background documents may require 1-2 hours per month and additional work will be based upon commitment of committee members to various assignments.

Education Committee (Staff: Karen Wilson)
[9 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 9 members (1 from each Technical Committee) to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of a member from each Technical Committee. The committee assists staff in setting the path for educational delivery systems for the coming year and beyond. Throughout the year, members may be called upon for advice or as a resource on special programs or projects that occur.
- Involves monthly conference calls and a one and one-half day meeting in January and an optional meeting at Congress.

Executive Committee (Staff: Peter King)
[3 members – president, president-elect, past president – president does not appoint – term based upon position]
Comprised of the president, president-elect, and past president of the association. The committee is responsible for setting the agenda for board meetings, calling for mail/fax ballots of the Board between meetings, facilitating the annual evaluation of the executive director, and reviewing the Executive Committee travel schedule.
- Involves monthly conference calls of approximately one hour each to establish the Board agendas, updates with the Executive Director, and occasional e-mail communication.

Finance Committee (Staff: Kaye Sullivan)
[4 members – 3 board members (one of whom serves as chair and treasurer) and 1 member of APWA – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 4 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of three Board members and one member of the association. The committee reviews the budget prepared by the executive director and makes recommendations to the Board on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year; monitors investments and makes recommendations on investment policies; monitors the association’s quarterly financial statements and the long-term strategic financial planning for the association.
- Involves one two-day budget meeting per year at the end of April/beginning of May in Kansas City and quarterly conference calls of approximately one hour each. Extra time will involve outside review of the proposed budget (4-5 hours) and review of quarterly financial statements and reports (1-2 hours per quarter).

Government Affairs Committee (Staff: James Fahey)
[12 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 12 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The committee is responsible for recommending public policy goals, positions, priorities and strategies to the APWA Board of Directors and oversees the implementation of APWA's public policy advocacy initiatives and external relations activities. The committee does not have the authority to make policy. It can initiate policy proposals and has responsibility for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board on all policies initiated by other organizational units within APWA, chapters, or individual members.
- Involves two meetings per year – one at Congress and one in Washington, D.C. in the spring. During the DC meeting, members meet with Congressional/Agency staff. Could involve approximately 2 hours of review of documents prior to each meeting. Conference calls during the year as needed (one or two).

International Affairs Committee (Staff: Kaye Sullivan)
[8 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 8 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. This committee works to enhance the quality and efficiency with which public works infrastructure and services are provided around the world by facilitating the development and exchange of members, ideas, information and technology among persons professionally involved in the delivery of such facilities and services.
- Involves monthly one-hour conference calls and a meeting at Congress of approximately two hours. Review of background documents may require 1-2 hours per month and additional work will be based upon commitment of committee members to various assignments.

Membership Committee (Staff: Patty Mahan)
[7 members and a board member who serves as chair – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 7 members and 1 Board member to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of a Board member as chair and members of the association. The committee makes recommendations on recruitment and retention issues and benefits for members.
- Involves monthly conference calls of approximately one hour each and a face-to-face meeting at Congress. May involve telephone or e-mail contacts with chapter Membership Chairs and 1-2 hours every month of review of minutes/documents/etc.

National Nominating Committee (Staff: Kaye Sullivan)
[Immediate past president and next immediate past president (who serves as chair) and 1 member from each of the 9 regions – president appoints upon recommendation of the Regional Directors – may serve 1 one-year term – 1 member from each region to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president upon recommendation of the Regional Directors. The committee establishes the ballot for the positions of president-elect and any at-large director positions open that particular year.
- Involves one (possibly two) conference call in May of approximately one-two hours and may require 3-4 hours of review of documents prior to the call.

PACE Committee (Staff: Rhonda Wilhite)
[5 members – current president, president-elect and 3 most immediate past presidents – president does not appoint – terms based upon position]
Comprised of the current president, president-elect and three most immediate past presidents. The committee reviews nominations for the PACE Award and selects appropriate chapters according to established criteria.
- Involves one conference call in the summer of approximately one hour and may require 3-4 hours of review of documents prior to the call.

Project of the Year Awards Committee (Staff: Rhonda Wilhite)
[10 members – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 10 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. Two co-chairs are appointed out of the 10 members of the committee. The committee reviews nominations for the Project of the Year award and selects recipients according to established criteria.
- Involves one conference call in the spring of approximately two hours and may require 6-10 hours of review of documents prior to the call.

Public Works Institute Evaluation Committee (Staff: Kathy Dotson)
[3 members – president appoints – may serve 3 two-year terms – 1 member to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association. The committee reviews applications for APWA Public Works Institute status and makes recommendations to the education committee about changes to institute policies.
- Involves periodic conference calls of approximately one hour and may require one hour of review of documents prior to the call.

Small Cities/Rural Communities Committee (Staff: Ann Daniels)
[President appoints chair from among SC/RC participants and a Board liaison – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 5-10 members (one of which serves as chair) and 1 Board member to be appointed in 2010]
The Committee was created to facilitate training/education activities and dialogue that provide opportunities to share solutions to the public works challenges of small cities and rural communities.
- Involves monthly conference calls and a meeting at Congress.

Snow Conference Program Review Committee (Staff: Phyllis Muder)
[President appoints chair and 2 members – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – term is August 1-July 31 - 3 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members from snow-belt region. The committee guides the topic selection for the annual Snow Conference, judges proposals and provides contacts with speakers nationally.
- Involves one mandatory one-day meeting in the fall. Requires 3-4 hours of review of proposals prior to the meeting.

Snow Conference Site Selection Committee (Staff: Brenda Shaver)
[President appoints 3 members – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 3 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of three members of the association, from the snow-belt portion of North America. The committee reviews sites for future Snow Conferences and makes recommendations to the Board on suitable locations.
- No travel is required, but approximately 8-10 hours spent in review and analysis of the prospective cities, based upon Board approved criteria. Also involves 4-6 hours in conference calls.

Top Ten Review Committee (Staff: Rhonda Wilhite)
[5 members – previous Top Ten Leaders – president appoints – may serve up to 3 one-year terms – 5 members to be appointed in 2010]
Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association who are Top Ten Leaders. The committee reviews nominations for the Top Ten Leaders of the Year award and selects recipients according to established criteria.
- Involves one conference call in the spring of approximately one hour and may require 4-6 hours of review of documents prior to the call.

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Scholarship Opportunities from the Florida Chapter

Dec 7, 2009

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For decades, the APWA Florida Chapter has administered scholarships that have helped hundreds of students to achieve their dream of a college education. Through the vision and diligence of past Executive Committees, and the dedicated effort of our current Executive Committee, the Florida Chapter has slowly grown an endowment to guarantee our ability to continue this highly successful program. Each year, during the Annual Meeting and Trade Show, the Florida Chapter hosts the Awards and Scholarship Luncheon where multiple scholarships are awarded to individuals that are gaining knowledge through high education.

The Florida Chapter seeks to recognize outstanding individuals who are pursuing civil engineering degrees, public administration degrees, or to employees of public works agencies continuing their college education. The scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education, permitting the winners to devote more time both to pursuing their academic goals and advancing their leadership initiatives.

Application and current official transcript should be mailed to the Scholarship Chairman, Russell Ketchem, no later than Friday, March 12th by 3:30 PM EST. Applications and instructions are available on the Florida Chapter APWA website at http://florida.apwa.net/, or by contacting the Scholarship Chairman:

Russell Ketchem
City of Pompano Beach
1190 NE 3rd Ave., Bldg. B.
Pompano Beach, Florida 33060
Phone: 954-545-7019
Email: Russell.Ketchem@copbfl.com

Scholarship awards will be provided to students currently enrolled in Undergraduate or Graduate Programs. A current official transcript from an accredited college or university must be included in order to be eligible for consideration. Awards for these scholarships are determined by the Scholarship Committee, which is why it is important that the application completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications, or those not received by the submittal deadline, will not be considered for award.

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2009 FL Chapter Annual Meeting & Trade Show

Oct 13, 2009

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STANDING and PROGRAM COMMITTEESOF THEAMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATIONAugust 2010 – September 2011 The American Public Works Association has several standing committees of the Board to assist in the governance and internal affairs of the association. Members of these committees serve by virtue of their positions on the APWA Board of Directors or by appointment of the president. Accreditation Council (Staff: Ann Daniels)[5 members and one ICMA member – president appoints chair from among council members – may serve up to 2 three-year terms – 1 council member to be appointed in 2010]Appointed by the president and comprised of members of the association who serve staggered three-year terms. The president appoints one member of the council to serve as the chair of the council for a one-year term. The council reviews results of the site accreditation team’s findings of public works a [ ... ]

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Committee Vacancies at National level

Jan 4, 2010

TECHNICAL COMMITTEES
OF THE
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
August 2010 – September 2011

The American Public Works Association has several volunteer committees to assist in the management of the association and its work. The most substantial of these are the Technical Committees that deal with specific public works areas. APWA Technical Committees are the “centers of expertise” for the assigned subject areas, and their primary purpose is to provide direction and oversight to programs, services and products within the technical area of expertise in support of the strategic plan and APWA goals and objectives. Technical Committees are not independent, separate entities with independent budgets. Primary responsibility for government affairs/advocacy rests with the Government Affairs Committee. Technical Committees provide assistance in support of policy issues and help identify emerging technical issues affecting public policy. Technical Committees may also propose new policy statements and revisions to existing policy statements.

APWA committees offer members the opportunity of public service on a national scale and a chance to participate in the process of constructive change in the public interest. Each committee will meet at Congress; at a meeting in the spring; and monthly/bi-monthly through conference calls. Committees are encouraged to use sub committees and task forces to accomplish work activities. If subcommittees/task forces are established, members of committees may serve as liaisons to those groups.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION: The president-elect appoints the chairs of the committees. The chair and Board liaison to each committee nominate members to that committee for presidential appointment. Six individuals serve on each committee, including the chair. Terms on the committees are for two years and there is a limit of three two-year terms (or six consecutive years). The term of office for the chair shall be one year. An individual member of the committee may serve as committee chair for no more than two years of their potential six-year term on the committee, but must be appointed by the new president-elect in order to serve a second year as chair. The qualification basis for appointment to the committees will continue to be as a “highly knowledgeable subject matter expert” in the specific area of committee responsibility.

The appointments will occur during April or May each year, whenever possible. This will allow sufficient time for new members to budget and prepare to be present at the Congress meeting of the committee. The Congress meeting will include all members on the current committee and will include all new appointments.

TIME INVOLVEMENT: All committees meet individually either on the Saturday prior to Congress or one day during Congress for approximately four hours. (These expenses are not reimbursable.) Each individual committee meets for a one-day planning meeting in the spring. (These expenses are reimbursable.) Generally, each committee meets by conference call about ten times a year for approximately one hour per call. Outside reading of minutes/documents/agendas may take 2-4 hours per month. Additional work will be based upon commitment of committee members to various assignments.

Emergency Management Committee (Staff: Teresa Hon; At-Large Director: Diane Linderman)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to provide APWA members with resources and a forum for exchanging and developing ideas, knowledge, and technologies for minimizing the impact and consequences of disasters. It also intends to foster recognition of public works’ important role(s) in emergency management, including its strong involvement in mitigation and recovery, as well as to influence public policies that will strengthen the ability of government at all levels to better address disaster management. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning emergency management issues.

Engineering and Technology Committee (Staff: Carol Estes; At-Large Director: Patty Hilderbrand)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to identify and develop skills and competencies necessary for effective application of engineering practices and principles to public works applications; to provide APWA members with a forum to exchange and develop ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies necessary to provide engineering support for public works; to assist public works agencies better prepare for fulfilling their missions; and to influence public policies that will strengthen the application of engineering principles in management of public works. The committee strives to develop an environment conducive to fostering ethical behavior in the application of engineering and technology based solutions in the field of public works. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning engineering and technology issues.

Facilities and Grounds Committee (Staff: Colene Roberts; At-Large Director: Ken Nerland)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to provide APWA members with the resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the operation, management, and maintenance of public buildings, grounds, and parks. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning public building and grounds issues.

Fleet Services Committee (Staff: Teresa Hon; At-Large Director: Ken Nerland)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to provide APWA members with the resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the operation, management, and maintenance of public works vehicles and equipment. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning fleet operations.

Leadership & Management Committee (Staff: Ann Daniels; At-Large Director: Diane Linderman)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to be the recognized leader in public works through creative development, promotion and recognition of leadership and management excellence; to develop effective leaders by identifying skills needed to meet the demands of a constantly challenging environment; develop effective managers by identifying and promoting core competencies for effective management of public works organizations; actively promote integration of all aspects of leadership and management principles through the profession; and to influence public policies that strengthen the role of leadership and management of public works. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning leadership and management issues.

Solid Waste Management Committee (Staff: Colene Roberts; At-Large Director: Daryl Grigsby)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to develop and promote environmentally sound, cost effective and efficient solid waste management policies, positions, practices, and programs for APWA.

Transportation Committee (Staff: Carol Estes; At-Large Director: Sue Hann)

[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to provide APWA members with resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the advancement of APWA’s transportation objective and to develop and advocate environmentally sound, sustainable, cost effective, and safe systems that enhance the livability and quality of life in our communities through active public involvement. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning transportation issues.

Water Resources Committee (Staff: Colene Roberts; At-Large Director: Daryl Grigsby)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

Its mission is to recommend and advance APWA policies and positions regarding legislation and regulations that affect public works practices in the disciplines of water resources management; provide forums for APWA members to exchange ideas, technologies, and information on public works practices; address water resources issues including laws, regulations, and services to the public; identify and promote research needed to advance public works practices in the area of water resources management; and enhance service to APWA members by providing educational opportunities, information exchange, and representation.

Utility and Public Right-of-Way Committee (Staff: Carol Estes; At-Large Director: Patty Hilderbrand)
[Chair (1 year) and 3 member (2 year term) appointments possible in 2010]

This committee has identified 30 issues in three major categories that will be addressed through formation of sub-committees: planning and coordination; construction practices; and right-of-way management. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning public right-of-way issues.

11/19/09

TECHNICAL COMMITTEES OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATIONAugust 2010 – September 2011 The American Public Works Association has several volunteer committees to assist in the management of the association and its work. The most substantial of these are the Technical Committees that deal with specific public works areas. APWA Technical Committees are the “centers of expertise” for the assigned subject areas, and their primary purpose is to provide direction and oversight to programs, services and products within the technical area of expertise in support of the strategic plan and APWA goals and objectives. Technical Committees are not independent, separate entities with independent budgets. Primary responsibility for government affairs/advocacy rests with the Government Affairs Committee. Technical Committees provide assistance in support of policy issues and help identify emerging te [ ... ]

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