Committees - Water Collaborative Delivery Association

WCDA Committees

Where collaboration meets transformation.

By engaging in WCDA committees, you will be positioned to help form the future of the organization and the industry. Our committees and task forces are an integral part of determining the direction of the association and the programs, products, and services that we provide to the industry. In addition, committee participation provides direct interaction with your fellow WCDA members and the opportunity to work collaboratively to transform the industry while spotlighting your company’s efforts.

For more information about WCDA committees, contact Bob Golden at 303-641-0550 or RGolden@WaterCollaborativeDelivery.org.

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WCDA Committees

ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

The Advocacy Committee is responsible for coordinating the advocacy and lobbying efforts of the association.

BEST PRACTICES COMMITTEE

The Best Practices Committee ensures consistency of all technical documents produced by the association such as procurement guides, RFQ/RFP templates, contract templates, and our handbook and confirms that they adhere to best practices of the industry and are in alignment with the WCDA mission.

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

The Communications Committee focuses on promoting the work of all WCDA committees and ensures that consistent messaging through all channels aligns with the WCDA brand and mission. Providing a strategic marketing plan for all association activities and products and effective use of social media are essential tasks.

CONTRACTS COMMITTEE

The Contracts Committee develops best practices and guidance material on available industry standard contract templates. They will also serve as a liaison to other associations (e.g., EJCDC, DBIA) to provide specific feedback on contract template updates for the water sector.

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Education Committee develops course materials and implements an education program in conjunction with the Best Practices Committee. With owner requests and needs at the forefront, the committee is charged with promoting best practices in collaborative delivery and generating that material for use in online and in-person education programs. In addition, the committee assists the WCDA staff with marketing strategies to promote these programs.

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

The Research Committee recommends and produces research projects that endeavor to benefit the water/wastewater sector and fulfill the mission of the Water Collaborative Delivery Association. The committee provides leadership, direction, and oversight of the defined technical research components as they are being developed.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES (appointed by the president)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee serves as the administrative and operational decision-making group on behalf of the board of directors. The committee is made up of the president, first vice president/treasurer, second vice president/secretary, immediate past president, and one at-large director. The executive director and business operations manager serve as non-voting members. In addition, the Executive Committee develops and recommends the annual budget to the board of directors.

GOVERNANCE/NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Governance/Nominating Committee, chaired by the immediate past president, is responsible for the oversight of, compliance with, and updating of the WCDA Bylaws and polices, ensuring that the roles and responsibilities of the officers are fulfilled, and ensuring that the annual slate of directors is presented to the members for election at the annual membership meeting. In addition to the immediate past president, the Governance/Nominating Committee shall have two members selected by the Executive Committee from the then-serving directors.