NGWA depends on volunteer committees to aid the Association in achieving its goals. It has determined that committees should be purposeful, provide policy direction in moving NGWA forward, offer advice to the NGWA Board of Directors, be selective in appointing its members, and operate in conjunction with the overall strategies of the Association.
NGWA looks for volunteer committee members to possess expertise relevant to the committee's purpose, have a willingness to further NGWA's goals, be able to commit to the time required to make NGWA a priority, and attend scheduled meetings and programs with which the committee is involved.
Committee members are appointed by the NGWA president. He reviews and approves each slot carefully and matches the needs of the committee with the most experienced person.
Committee years run from each annual NGWA Ground Water Expo to the next. Terms are three years in duraction, and members may serve two consecutive terms. Committee chairs serve a one-year term, but may be elected to a second term.
NGWA forms task forces from time to time when pertinent issues arise. These groups function for a period of time relative to their subject. NGWA also has interest group committees that function under interest group guidelines.
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Executive Committee
• Planning Council
Membership Standing Committee
Affiliate States Subcommittee
Ground Water Advocacy Grant Committee
Awards Subcommittee
Interest Groups
Professional Development Standing Committee
Auxiliary Activities Task Force
Professional Designations Oversight Subcommittee
MGWC Task Force
CSP Task Force
Safety Subcommittee
Nominating Standing Committee
• Operations Oversight Council
Finance and Budget Standing Committee
Audit Subcommittee
Past Presidents Standing Committee
Policy and Code of Regulations Standing Committee
Publishing Information Products Committee
• External Relations Council
Government Affairs Committee
DOT/OSHA Subcommittee
Air Emissions Task Force
Geothermal Heat Pump Subcommittee
Ground Water Protection and Management Subcommittee
ASR Task Force
Hydraulic Fracturing Task Force
Regional Ground Water Management Task Force
Superfund Task Force
Rural Water Subcommittee
Public Awareness Committee
National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation
Darcy Lecture Series Task Force
McEllhiney Lecture Series Task Force
Standard Development Oversight Committee