SD Online Training | Water and Wastewater Board Management
Description: This training will address the legal, technical, and ethical requirements and responsibilities of public water and wastewater system board members. This includes municipalities, rural associations, and utility districts. Participants will explore the roles and authorities of responsible officials, fiduciary and ethical responsibilities, and the legal and regulatory framework governing public utilities. The session will also cover governance versus operations, budgeting and financial oversight, asset management, key areas of system operations, compliance and reporting, emergency preparedness, and more.
Learning Objectives:
- Who are the responsible officials?
- What is required of a board member?
- General management and understanding of how to run a public water/wastewater system.
- Different areas of operation within a public water/wastewater system.
Instructor: Dr. Jason Barrett, Director and Extension Professor, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute
CEUs: This training is currently pending approval for continuing education credits, although we cannot guarantee it. Regardless, we will provide a Certificate of Attendance to all qualifying attendees.
Who Should Attend:
- Board members, commissioners, council members, and other governing officials of public water and wastewater systems
- Utility managers, supervisors, operators, and operations staff
- Administrative and financial decision-makers supporting utility governance, including mayors, city managers, clerks, finance officers, and public works directors
- Consultants and technical assistance providers supporting water and wastewater systems
Partner:
Organizer
Program Associate at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center