Board Policy Manual The Board Policy Manual provides detailed information intended to guide Board members, officers, and staff in the performance of their duties. Full Board Policy Manual Table of Contents Section GP-1 — General Provisions Policy No. Policy Title GP-1.1 ACWA Board Policy Manual GP-1.2 Mission Statement GP-1.3 Vision Statement GP-1.4 Nonprofit and Federal Tax Exempt Status Section GO-2 — Governance Policy No. Policy Title GO-2.1 Board of Directors GO-2.1A Code of Conduct GO-2.2 Executive Committee GO-2.3 Board Officers GO-2.4 Immediate Past President GO-2.5 Staff Officers GO-2.6 Councils, Committees, and Special Committees and Task Forces GO-2.7 Regions GO-2.8 Membership Meetings GO-2.9 Code of Conduct for ACWA Events, Conferences, and Meetings GO-10 Communications Section M-3 — Membership Policy No. Policy Title M-3.1 Purpose M-3.2 Classes of Membership M-3.3 Dues M-3.4 Benefits and Services M-3.5 Application for Membership M-3.6 Termination Section FB-4 — Finance and Business Services Policy No. Policy Title FB-4.1 Accounting FB-4.2 Internal Controls FB-4.3 Financial Planning and Reporting FB-4.4 Reserves FB-4.5 Investments FB-4.6 Records Retention FB-4.7 Information Technology Section NDR-5 — Non-Dues Revenue Policy No. Policy Title NDR-5.1 Purpose NDR-5.2 Affiliates NDR-5.3 Associates NDR-5.4 Individuals NDR-5.5 Conferences and Events NDR-5.6 Marketing Program NDR-5.7 Products and Publications NDR-5.8 ACWA Preferred Provider Program NDR-5.9 Customer Satisfaction Section AR-6 — Awards and Recognition Policy No. Policy Title AR-6.1 Excellence in Water Leadership Award AR-6.2 Clair A. Hill Award AR-6.3 Legislative Leadership Award AR-6.4 Lifetime Achievement Award AR-6.5 Huell Howser Excellence in Communication Award AR-6.6 John P. Fraser Emissary Award AR-6.7 Innovation Award AR-6.8 Stephen K. Hall Water Law and Policy Scholarship AR-6.9 Ted and Nancy Way Scholarship for the Next Generation of Water Leaders AR-6.10 John P. Fraser Fellowship AR-6.11 Association Scholarship Awards AR-6.12 Resolutions and Proclamations Section OP-7 — Other Organizations and Partnerships Policy No. Policy Title OP-7.1 Purpose OP-7.2 ACWA Joint Powers Insurance Authority (ACWA JPIA) OP-7.3 California Forest Watershed Alliance (CAFWA) OP-7.4 Clean Water and Jobs for California (CWJC) OP-7.5 National Water Resources Association (NWRA) OP-7.6 Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Foundation
