CPSWQ Sponsors, Contributors and Endorsers Policy

The general purpose for which CPSWQ is organized is to unite interested parties into a group for the discovery, collection, preservation and dissemination of knowledge and professional development towards the attainment of effective and economical methods of managing the quality of storm water discharges. The purpose of the CPSWQ Sponsors, Contributors and Endorsers Policy is to establish a formal process by which individuals, groups, professional organizations and local, state and federal agencies are able to recognize and support the CPSWQ program and the CPSWQ designation of individuals.

II. Background

The public demands evidence of professional competence from persons whose activities affect the physical and economical well being of people throughput the world. This need has been recognized in such professions as medicine, law and engineering. Laws governing misuse of land and water resources and damages inflicted on others by storm water discharges have been passed in many countries by their states and provinces. These laws crate a need for the services of professionals trained in proper storm water quality management methods. Such professionals increasingly must be able to show evidence of their qualifications. A certification program, such as CPSWQ, identifies professionals qualified for educational, scientific and service activities with public and private agencies in the storm water management field are in the public interest. Through the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) and the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), professionals in this field have developed standards and procedures for certifying persons qualified in recommending and/or implementing techniques to manage storm water discharges. The CPSWQ program serves the public need.

III. Policy

It is the policy of CPSWQ, Inc. to seek out individuals, groups, professional organizations and local, state and federal agencies who have an interest in the discovery, collection, preservation and dissemination of knowledge and professional development towards the attainment of effective and economical methods of minimizing the affects of storm water discharges. It is the policy of CPSWQ, Inc. to establish a formal process by these entities are able to recognize and support the CPSWQ program and the CPSWQ designation of individuals.

IV. Definitions

Sponsors

Who:

National or international individual-membership societies that represent members who are practicing in storm water management and related fields and who choose this level of participation.

What:

Actively promote the designation via: free-staffed booths at the sponsoring organizations annual meetings; send mailings to members; and promote CPSWQ activities in publications; web sites and other media. Promote the designation as a "member benefit" of the sponsoring organization; organize review sessions and proctor exams at meetings and through chapter or local/regiona meetings; make free mailing labels available on occasion for unified promotions; and hold voting membership on the CPSWQ Council.

Sponsoring organizations will enjoy discounted membership rates for application fees, renewal fees, CPSWQ sponsored events and training courses and other related CPSWQ products and services. The logos of Sponsors can be used in promotional materials.

Contributors

Who:

Organizations, groups and businesses representing potential clients of CPSWQ, Inc. and non-profit and not-for-profit groups who represent members whom are practicing in related fields. Contributions from these individuals, groups and businesses may include, but not be limited to: staff time, funds, technical resources and use of equipment and/or facilities.

What:

Encourage employees to pursue, if appropriate, CPSWQ designation, distribute literature, make available free booth or table space at appropriate meetings/events; encourage employees to attend CPSWQ sponsored events or attend CPSWQ Council activities and meetings; promote the value and use of CPSWQs within the industry; display literature at meetings or in place of business.

Endorsers

Who:

Local, State and Federal agencies of governments who have soil and water resource management, regulation, and/or oversight as a primary or secondary responsibility. National or international individual-membership societies who represent members who are practicing in related fields and local or state associations that are not dependent affiliates of international or national associations/organizations.

What:

Recommend CPSWQ designation to be pursued by its employees and/or membership; Designate an official representative to the CPSWQ Council to review opportunities for joint programs, efforts and other professional opportunities for CPSWQ in mutual benefit to each group.