As previously conveyed to members, the association is in the final stages of a re-structuring of the OWMA operations and standing committees. The number of committees has been reduced to five (5) ‘super’ committees that will cover all areas of interest and engagement for OWMA members. The OWMA Governance & Leadership Committee has the responsibility of recommending Chairs (Co-Chairs) for the new committees. The committee is seeking volunteers with the time and dedication to lead a new committee. The Chair positions are high profile and will be intimately engaged in the association activities that provide value to the membership. The role of the Committee chair is as follows:
Committee Leadership: The Chair (Co-Chairs) of the ‘super’ Committees are appointed by the Board of Directors on the recommendation of the Governance and Leadership Committee. The role of the Committee Chair is to:
- Foster a constructive tone so the Committee works as a cohesive team.
- Assist the CEO in developing and fostering effective membership engagement.
- Ensure that the informational needs of Committee members are met.
- Promote the independent thinking and decision making of the Committee.
- Build consensus among Committee members.
- Ensure meeting time is used effectively.
- Monitor Committee activities to ensure the work undertaken is consistent with the mandate.
- Work with the CEO to ensure that the Committee fulfills its mandate and completes its work plan efficiently and effectively.
- Move Committee discussion towards constructive and timely resolution.
If you are interested in being considered for a Committee Chair (Co-Chair), please email Rob Cook (rcook@owma.org) prior to the end of day on April 22, 2019.
If you are interested in being a member of one of the new ‘super’ Committees, please email Rob Cook (rcook@owma.org) prior to the end of day on April 30, 2019.
The ‘super’ committees and mandates are:
TRANSFER & DISPOSAL
Mandate: The committee mandate is broadly established as developing and overseeing membership interests in the area of waste transfer and disposal policy & best practices and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to such matters.
This includes the following areas of responsibility:
- Waste Disposal & Transfer
- Landfills
- Excess Soils
- Energy from Waste
- Climate Change
- New & Emerging Technologies
WASTE DIVERSION & RECYCLING
Mandate: The committee mandate is broadly established as developing and overseeing membership interests in the area of waste diversion & recycling policy & best practices and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to such matters.
This includes the following areas of responsibility:
- Waste Diversion & Recycling - General
- Construction, Renovation and Demolition Recycling
- Industrial, Commercial & Institutional (IC&I) Waste Diversion
- Organics Diversion & Composting
RECYCLING & EPR
Mandate: The committee mandate is broadly established as developing and overseeing membership interests in the area of waste diversion & recycling policy & best practices and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to such matters.
This includes the following areas of responsibility:
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - General
- Waste Electronics & Electrical Equipment Recycling
- Used Tires Recycling
- Blue Box Recycling
- Hazardous Waste Recycling & Disposal
OPERATIONS
Mandate: The committee mandate is broadly established as developing and overseeing membership interests in the area of waste sector operations policy & best practices and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to such matters.
This includes the following areas of responsibility:
- Operations - General
- Safety & Transportation
- Data/Research
- Approvals Reform
- Financial Assurance
- Training & Certification
MEMBERSHIP VALUE & SERVICES
Mandate: The committee mandate is broadly established as developing and overseeing membership interests in the area of waste sector membership value & services policy & best practices and makes recommendations to the Board with respect to such matters.
This includes the following areas of responsibility:
- Membership Value/Services
- Membership Acquisition & Retention
- Young Professionals
- Women in Waste
Please make note of the tight timelines on your expression of interest. Committee Chair (Co-Chair), deadline is prior to the end of day on April 22, 2019. Member of one of the new ‘super’ Committees deadline is prior to the end of day on April 30, 2019. Please email Rob Cook (rcook@owma.org)
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