| Title: | Water Supply Operator's Advisory Board |
| Contact Name: | Bridget Drea |
| Contact Title: | Assistant to the Director, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency |
| Contact E-Mail: | Bridget.Drea@Illinois.gov |
| Function: | The Board provides Environmental Protection Agency with technical advice and assistance in certification of public water supply operators; reviews agency rules and policies. The advisory board shall select one of its members to serve as Chairman. (Any 3 members shall constitute a quorum). |
| Term: | Five years, beginning September 1, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation: | No |
| Party Affiliation: | N/A |
| Qualifications: | Members shall be persons having an active interest and with wide background in water supply management and operation from a practical and technical standpoint. |
| Compensation: | Expenses |
| Composition: | 6 members:
5 appointed by Governor;
1 chief executive officer of municipality operating its own water plant;
Director, Environmental Protection Agency, or designee (nonvoting member)
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| Chair: | Elected by the board |
| Authority: | 415 ILCS 45/11 |