 Grants/Cooperative Agreements |
 Grants/Cooperative Agreements |
| National Committees & Appointments |
| National Committees & Appointments |
| Technical Committees |
| Technical Committees |
Technical CommitteesThe American Public Works Association has several volunteer committees to assist in the management of the association and its works. The most substantial of these are the Technical Committees that deal with specific public works areas. APWA has adopted this structure to ensure that the association remains responsive to the needs of its members and the communities they serve.APWA committees offer members the opportunity of public service on a national scale and a chance to participate in the process of constructive change in the public interest. Each committee may meet one or more times during the year dependent upon a substantive agenda. All committees meet at Congress. Several conference calls may be held. If subcommittees/task forces are established, members of committees may serve as liaisons to those groups. If you are interested in serving on a Technical Committee, please visit this link. Its mission is to provide APWA members with resources and a forum for exchanging and developing ideas, knowledge, and technologies for minimizing the impact and consequences of disasters. It also intends to foster recognition of public works' important role(s) in emergency management, including its strong involvement in mitigation and recovery, as well as to influence public policies that will strengthen the ability of government at all levels to better address disaster management. Back to the Top Engineering & Technology Committee Its mission is:
Facilities & Grounds Committee Its mission is to support APWA's role as the recognized leader in public works by providing its members with the resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the operation, management, and maintenance of public buildings, grounds, and parks. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning the Public facilities portfolio. Back to the Top Fleet Services Committee Its mission is to support APWA's role as the recognized leader in public works by providing its members with the resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the operation, management, and maintenance of public sector vehicle and equipment fleets. The committee also recommends and advances APWA policies and positions concerning fleet operations. Back to the Top Leadership & Management Committee The mission of the Leadership and Management Committee of the American Public Works Association is to serve existing and future public works professionals by promoting integrity through high standards of leadership and management conduct. Back to the Top Solid Waste Management Committee Its mission is to develop and promote environmentally sound, cost effective and efficient solid waste management policies, practices, and programs for APWA. Back to the Top Transportation Committee Its mission is to provide APWA members with resources for exchanging and developing ideas, information, skills, knowledge, and technologies for the advancement of APWA's transportation objective and to develop and advocate environmentally sound, sustainable, cost effective, and safe systems that enhance the livability and quality of life in our communities through active public involvement.
Subcommittee on Winter Maintenance
This is a subcommittee to the Transportation Committee and its mission is to promote the development and use of the safest, most cost effective, efficient and environmentally sensitive winter maintenance technologies, equipment, materials and practices; thus providing citizens with excellent quality of life during the snow and ice season.
Subcommittee on Road Safety
The mission of the Subcommittee is to assist APWA member agencies to reduce the frequency and severity of serious crashes in their own jurisdictions, with policies and techniques that are cost-effective and appropriate for local governments. The Sub-committee develops strategies and recommends policy and position statements to the Transportation Committee to accomplish this mission. Back to the Top Utility & Public Right-of-Way Committee The mission of the UPROW Committee is to provide education and information that will raise awareness and promote the best use of the public rights-of-way for the public good and to provide a forum where stakeholders can come together to discuss common issues and best management practices that will promote the peaceful integration of all users and stakeholders within the public rights-of-way.
Construction Practices Subcommittee
The mission of the Construction Practices Sub-committee is to provide a forum that represents the interest of local governments and utilities, while facilitating the transfer of knowledge, information and best management practices with respect to public and private construction activities in the public rights-of-way. Gas Industry Subcommittee The mission of the Gas Industry Subcommittee is to educate state and public works agencies and local regulators about natural gas industry programs and undertake efforts that restore street cuts and pavement restoration more quickly, with less public impact, better quality and often at a lower cost. One-Call Systems International (OCSI) Subcommittee The purpose of One-Call Systems International is to promote facility damage prevention through education, guidance and assistance. Right-of-Way Management Subcommittee The mission of the Right-of-Way Management Subcommittee is to provide a forum that represents the interest of local governments and utilities, while facilitating the transfer of knowledge, information and best practices with respect to management of the public rights-of-way. Back to the Top Water Resources Management Committee Its mission is to recommend and advance APWA policies and positions regarding legislation and regulations that affect public works practices in the disciplines of water resources management; provide forums for APWA members to exchange ideas, technologies, and information on public works practices; address water resources issues including laws, regulations, and services to the public; identify and promote research needed to advance public works practices in the area of water resources management; and enhance service to APWA members by providing educational opportunities, information exchange, and representation. Back to the Top |