TGWA hosts board meeting in San Marcos

The Texas Groundwater Association hosted the Fall Board of Directors Meeting and a Membership Meeting in San Marcos on Saturday, November 2. 

On Friday, November 1, the TGWA Women's Division hosted a game night for board members. 

Saturday's meetings included amendments to the TGWA bylaws.

"Most of these changes were to get us compliant with the Business Organization Code for the state of Texas," said Bobby Bazan, TGWA Executive Director. "One of those big changes is changing our president-elect to a secretary, in title only." 

The TGWA Executive Committee now consists of the Immediate Past-President, President, and Secretary (previously the President-Elect officer position).

The changes rework the board of directors by removing some C&D chapter director seats and adding seats to the M&S division.   

"The chapters used to be really active," Bazan said. "... Over time a lot of those chapters have closed or not remained active." 

The TGWA board will now consist of: 
- 30 Contractors and Drillers members
- 15 Manufacturers and Suppliers members
- 10 Groundwater Science members 

The TGWA board also approved a Nomination and Election policy.  

To be eligible for election or appointment to the TGWA Board of Directors, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

1. Membership Requirement: The candidate must be a current member in good standing of the Texas Groundwater Association, as defined by the Association’s bylaws, and must have been so for a minimum of 3 years prior to the time of nomination or appointment.

2. Committee Participation Requirement:
a. The candidate must have actively participated as a member of at least one standing committee for a minimum of 2 years prior to the time of nomination or appointment.
b. Active participation is defined as attending at least 50% of scheduled committee meetings and fulfilling any assigned responsibilities or tasks in a timely and effective manner, as determined by the chairperson of the committee.
c. Must have a current board member or committee chair vouch for committee participation.

3. Commitment to the Mission: The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the Texas Groundwater Association, as evidenced by their ongoing participation in organizational activities, programs, or events.

4. Skills and Expertise: The candidate should possess skills or experience that would contribute to the effective governance and strategic direction of the Association. Preferred skills include, but are not limited to, skills relevant to
the work of the Board of Directors.

The TGWA board may waive the committee participation requirement based on a candidate's other qualifications or experience. 

The TGWA Nominating Committee will verify that board candidates meet the qualifications and will advance a slate of candidates to each Division for election.

Nominations for board candidates may be submitted to the TGWA Executive Director or any member of the Nominating Committee by another current member in good standing or by the nominee on the form provided by the Association.

Board members whose term is expiring may seek reelection by expressing their nomination vocally to the Executive Director, Board President, or any member of the Nominating Committee.

All nominations must be submitted no less than thirty (30) days before the scheduled Division meeting in which elections or appointments will take place. No nominations will be accepted from the floor.

Want to join a TGWA committee? Have questions about Board of Directors nominations? Contact executive director Bobby Bazan at [email protected].  

​The next TGWA Board of Directors meeting will be hosted in conjunction with the Annual Convention in Lubbock on Thursday, January 30, 2025. 
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