Committees
Executive Committee
Comprised of the Treasurer, Vice Chair, Chair-Elect, Chair, and Past Chair, the Executive Committee acts on behalf of the Board between meetings within legal limits. It prepares the Association’s annual budget for Board approval at least 10 days prior to the meeting. The Executive Director serves as Secretary (non-voting). The committee reports all activities to the full Board.
Investment Committee
The Investment Committee, including the Treasurer and three financially astute Board members (two-year rotating terms, max two consecutive terms), selects the Investment Manager and monitors WWEMA’s portfolio on a monthly and quarterly basis. Recommendations for changes are reviewed and approved by the committee, then reported to the Treasurer, Executive Committee, and Board. The Executive Director coordinates reporting and meetings with the Investment Manager to provide monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reports
Legislative/Regulatory Committee
Lead by the Chair, Vice Chair and all interested members, this committee tracks and advocates on legislative and regulatory issues on Capitol Hill and in the Administration affecting the water/wastewater industry. WWEMA provides expertise and testimonies on issues such as infrastructure funding; fair and open trade; responsible and technologically achievable environmental laws and regulations; responsible procurement practices; and the introduction of new, innovative technologies.
Buy American Subcommittee of the Legislative/Regulatory Committee
A subcommittee of Legislative/Regulatory, it engages legislators, the EPA, the Canadian embassy and other stakeholders on Buy American issues on a monthly, weekly, and even daily basis.
Marketing & Member Services Committee
Led by Chair, Vice Chair, and members, this committee promotes WWEMA, responds to member needs, and encourages engagement, leadership, and participation, including programs for emerging leaders and works to expand the membership base for the benefit of all WWEMA members.
Nominating Committee
Appointed by the Board Chair with Executive Committee approval, it consists of at least three member delegates plus the Chair-Elect (who chairs). The committee nominates one candidate per vacancy for officers and directors for Board and Annual Meeting approval.
Strategic Planning Committee
WWEMA creates a Strategic Plan, which is submitted to the Board of Directors for approval, to advance the Association’s mission and guide its work. The Executive Committee and Board review the plan annually to determine if any interim updates are necessary. The current plan, dated 2025-2027, guides the Association’s actions and focuses on five key areas – Responsibility, Solidarity, Partnership, Collegiality and Participation. The Chairman-Elect serves as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee which includes all members of the Executive Committee and three at-large members representing both Full and Associate members.
Councils
Finance & Contract Administration Council
The F&CA Council Provides education on contract and finance administration. In addition to ad hoc communications, the Council typically holds a 1.5 day annual event, open to members and non-members.
Manufacturers’ Representatives Council
This council of Associate Member manufacturer’s representatives meets with WWEMA Full Member manufacturers to discuss issues facing them and the industry today.
Presidents Council
An annual, one-day meeting (typically in September) for senior executives (CEO, President, GM, Managing Director or Business Unit VP) of Full Member companies to discuss industry challenges and opportunities faced by corporate leaders. Attendance is limited to one representative per company, in accordance with WWEMA’s Antitrust Policy. The invitation is exclusive to the following senior executives: CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Managing Directors, or Business Unit VPs.
