AMWA’s Nominating Committee is collecting names of individuals interested in serving on the association’s Board of Directors, as it kicks off the 2026 election cycle. Members interested in putting themselves or a colleague forward for consideration are invited to do so by Thursday, June 25.
The Board of Directors manages the affairs of the association, including by approving annual budgets, authorizing funding for major initiatives, and providing direction on policy priorities. Board members have opportunities to serve on various committees, and the Board holds in-person meetings three times each year. Board members are elected to serve four-year terms.
This year six Board seats are up for election, and one additional vacant seat may also be filled. But first, AMWA’s Nominating Committee will review candidates with the goal of nominating individuals who will contribute to a Board that reflects the interests and diversity of AMWA’s member utilities.
After reviewing submissions collected by the June 25 deadline, the Nominating Committee will put forward a slate of recommended nominees to the Board of Directors. The Board will then formally nominate candidates who will be voted on by the full membership this fall. The new Board will meet for the first time in October during the Executive Management Conference in Seattle.
To qualify to serve on the Board, an individual must be the designated representative of a public water utility member of AMWA in good standing, typically a general manager, chief executive officer, or other senior-level official of the utility. Out of the seven seats subject to election this fall, six represent specific EPA regions while the other is an at-large seat.
Those interested in serving on the Board may nominate themselves by using AMWA’s online form through Thursday, June 25. AMWA members may also use the form to nominate a colleague for consideration. Contact Dan Hartnett with any questions about the nominating process.