This training is meant to help elected officials, board members, and other decision-makers better understand the managerial, financial, technical, and regulatory intricacies of owning a water system. This training will focus on your responsibility as a board member for the water system and will explore the appropriate roles that the board and staff play in running a successful system. We will also cover ways that systems can understand their financial position and plan for future needs. Trainer: Glenn Barnes – Associate Director, The Environmental Finance Center at The University of North Carolina Contact: Allison Perch, perch@sog.unc.edu Workshop Partners:       Resources: Introduction and What is a Water System Elected Officials Roles and Responsibilities Elected Officials Communication