Collection Systems Committee
Committee Chair
Chris Burns — Delich Roth & Goodwillie, P.A.
913 Sheidley Avenue, Ste. 110 • Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Phone: (913) 441-1100 • Fax: (913) 441-1468
Goals and Objectives
The Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) Collection Systems Committee’s objectives are to provide information to the Association’s membership regarding collection systems topics and issues. The committee shall strive to inform collection systems workers, as well as management, on the following topics:
- Ongoing operation and maintenance.
- Rehabilitation and repair technology.
- Training and certification of collection systems personnel.
- Safety issues.
- Proper management of collection systems.
- Current and future State and Federal Regulations
Committee Activities
The KWEA Collection Systems Committee shall conduct, but not be limited to, the following activities:
- Evaluate and encourage certification programs for collection systems personnel, whether voluntary or mandatory.
- Coordinate safety issues with the KWEA Safety Committee.
- Inform the Association membership on collection systems topics by the following methods:
- Coordinate the collection systems technical session at the KWEA annual conference with the Program Committee.
- Conduct and coordinate with Seminar and Workshop Committees on workshops concerning collection systems issues.
- Submit articles and information for publication in the Association’s newsletter Splashings.
- Honor and recognize individuals and municipalities for their involvement with and contributions to collection systems through the Golden Manhole Society, the Association’s Collection Systems Award Program, and the WEF National Awards Program.
- The committee chair shall submit a written report to the Vice President on the committee's activities at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting. The Vice President will compile the committee reports, distribute them to the Board, and turn them over to the new vice president for use in assessing changes for the next program year.
Subcommittees
The work of the Collections System Committee is performed through several subcommittees as follows. Detailed subcommittee goals and activities are included on the following pages:
