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Question: Why should I join The Mississippi water and pollution Control Operators'
Association, Inc.?
Answer: As a water and/or pollution control operator, you provide a service to every
person in your community and/or town. As a member of the MWPCOA, you can stay
abreast of any changes in the regulations since the Association serves as an extension of
MS Department of health and the MS Department of Environmental Quality, Office of
Pollution Control.
Question: What types of memberships are offered through MWPCOA?
Answer: The membership consists of Active Members, Honorary Life Members,
and Associate members.
An Active member is engaged in the production, treatment,
or disposal of municipal, domestic, or industrial wastes.
An Honorary Life Member has rendered valuable and
outstanding service in advancing the objectives of the Association.
An Associate Member is a business that advertises in the
Association quarterly newsletter either as a supporter or as an advertiser.
Membership fee for supporters is $50.00 annually and the business name, location and phone
number are listed in four newsletters. Membership fee for advertisers is $200
annually and their business cards are printed in four newsletters.
Question: What is the cost of membership dues and what period of time does this cover?
Answer: Dues (except for Associates) are $75.00 for a three (3) year period. The
membership year begins on January 1st and ends on December 31st.
Question: What are the advantages of being a member of MWPCOA?
Answer:
Newsletters,
training sessions, contacts with fellow operators, annual and
monthly meetings - all of these offer many opportunities to keep up-to-date on new
technologies, stay informed about changing regulations in the water and wastewater
industry and to share problem solving information with other operators. Being part
of a strong lobby group and having access to valuable training sessions to earn CEU credit
are two more reasons for maintaining your membership.
Question: What are CEU's?
Answer: CEU's are continuing education units. Through certification under the state
law, a certified operator is required to obtain a
maximum of 48 hours of CEU's in order to renew
his/her certificate at the end of the three years.
Question: Does an individual have to belong to MWPCOA in order to be
certified?
Answer: Membership in MWPCOA is not required by the State in order to be certified.
However, through membership in MWPCOA, an individual is informed of matters
concerning receiving and maintaining certification.
Question: Are members of MWPCOA required to attend annual short courses?
Answer:
No. The short courses offered through the Association are provided
for members who are interested in obtaining up to 16 hours of CEU's at one time
(20 hours at the Coast Short Course).
Question: Who can hold office in MWPCOA?
Answer: Anyone holding active membership in MWPCOA may hold office.
Associate members do not have the right to hold office on the Board of Governors or to
vote on matters presented to the Association.
Question: Will I receive additional information on the Association when
I join?
Answer: Yes, when your application is processed, you will receive a copy of
the By-laws, Articles of Incorporation, a Certificate of Membership, and a wallet-size
membership card.
