Laboratory Practices


Objective:

To determine and address the laboratory-related concerns of both AWWA and VWEA membership and to promote professionalism in laboratory practices among laboratories.

Membership:

This is a joint committee. As such, members must be members of either VA AWWA or VWEA . The committee will consist of a chairperson and vice-chairperson appointed by the VA AWWA Chair and the VWEA President for a term of 18 months, as well as other members that are commended by the committee chair.

Member:

Technical and Standards Council

Duties:

a.   Determine the laboratory-related needs and interests in Virginia from member recommendations, surveys, and other sources

b.   Submit articles to the VA AWWA Newsletter, Conduit ( VWEA ), and MA  Connection (WEF), regarding laboratory-related training, workshops, activities,  and issues.

c.   Provide a forum for exchange and interaction on laboratory-related issues.

d.   Promote membership in the Associations. Welcome new committee members into the Associations and provide assistance as necessary.

e.   Sponsor laboratory-related training and workshops in the state and at the Annual Meetings, coordinating with other committees.

f.   Solicit papers for the Laboratory Practices Committee technical session at the Annual Meetings.

g.   Recommend a nominee for the Laboratory Analyst Award sponsored by the VWEA /WEF.

h.   Adhere to guidelines set forth in the general policies for committees (Section III A of Handbook).