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FGWA Board of Directors Nominations Deadline
Wednesday, January 05, 2022
Category: Deadlines

Nominations are now open to Florida Ground Water Association (FGWA) Members who have interest in being on the Board of Directors. Please submit your application before or by January 5, 2022 to be considered. 
 
Overview:
The Florida Ground Water Association Board consists of a maximum of fifteen (15) members elected by the Association membership. There are 3 in person meetings per year and interim conference calls as needed.
 
Board Responsibilities:
The Board of Directors is responsible for leading and governing our Association. Board roles and responsibilities include:

  • Determining the Association’s mission and purpose.
  • Ensure effective long term strategic planning exists to assure the Association remains relevant.
  • Ensure adequate resources and internal controls exist for safeguarding the Association’s assets.
  • Determine, monitor, and strengthen the Association’s programs/services, with attention to forecasting future needs of members and development of programs to address those needs.
  • Enhancing the image and public standing of the Association.
  • Enhancing the image and public standing of the groundwater industry.
  • Ensuring legal and ethical integrity and maintaining accountability.
  • Select, support and assess the performance of the Chief Staff Executive.

Benefits of Serving:

  • Opportunity and responsibility to plan and shape the direction of FGWA.
  • Opportunity and responsibility to share business knowledge and apply professional and personal skills.
  • Opportunity to practice and learn association leadership and governance skills.
  • Networking with leaders in the groundwater industry.
  • Opportunity to work with Association staff on various projects and activities.
  • Opportunity to work with industry partners to grow the groundwater industry.
  • Opportunity to support and advance the mission of the FGWA Scholarship and Political Action Campaign.
  • Opportunity to leave a legacy of sound leadership and management of your professional Association. 

Election Service Terms:
Each Director shall be elected to serve a term of two years or until his/her successor is elected and qualified. Board members can be re-elected to their position or move to another position on the Board of Directors. 
 
FGWA Experience and Certification:
Must be a member in good standing for a minimum of 1 year and preferably active participation in the associations meetings and educational opportunities. 
 
If you are interested in serving on the FGWA Board of Directors, please complete the form below and return to the FGWA office by January 5th to: FGWA Executive Director Danielle Jessup at 325 John Knox Rd. Suite L103 Tallahassee, FL 32303, fax to 850-222-3019 or email to [email protected].

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