Engineer, State

Water Well Drilling Contractors/Water Well Pump Contractors Board

Chapter 2: Organization

Effective Date: 07/18/2011 to 04/07/2015

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 037.0002.2.07182011

Chapter 2

ORGANIZATION

Section 1. Meetings; Election of Officers. Board meetings shall be held at least twice each year, at times and places designated by the Chairman. The Chairman, the Vice Chairman or any four (4) Board members as a group may call such other meetings as necessary to conduct the business of the Board. At the first meeting of odd numbered years, the Board shall elect from its members a Chairman and Vice Chairman who shall assume the duties of their offices at the close of that meeting and serve for a term of two (2) years. The State Engineer/Designee shall be the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board. If an officer resigns or vacates the position prior to the expiration of his/her term, the Board shall recommend a replacement to the Governor to serve the remainder of the term.

Section 2. Duties of Officers. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings, appoint committees of the Board, sign official documents and otherwise perform all duties ordinarily pertaining to the office of Chairman. The Vice Chairman shall, in the absence or incapacity of the Chairman, exercise the duties of the Chairman. The Secretary-Treasurer or Designee shall have charge of the records. Any board member, after reviewing the license application materials and receiving reports of passing scores on all required examinations, may sign licenses.

Section 3. Executive Director. The Executive Director works under the direction of the board and performs administrative and support work. The Executive Director's duties are:

1. (a) Facilitating the licensing of water well drilling contractors and water well pump installation contractors as required by the Act;
2. (b) Maintaining licensing records;
3. (c) Providing technical assistance and information to potential applicants and the general public concerning licensing requirements, procedures, and regulations;
4. (d) Coordinating license renewals;
5. (e) Reviewing initial and renewal applications and recommending approval or denial;
6. (f) Coordinating Board meetings;
7. (g) Coordinating and conducting investigations related to violations of the Act or these rules;

(h) Developing and monitoring Board budgets and fees and insuring the board operates within its budget authority; (i) Reviewing and evaluating the Board program to provide for program enhancements; (j) Drafting proposed changes in legislation relevant to Board operations; (k) May be in charge of a specific program, including planning, as well as program design, training, manual preparation, budget, functionality, and technical questions; (l) Involvement in defining the overall objectives of the program, including long term recommendations based upon strategic plan and goals, and monitoring program effectiveness; (m) May serve as hearing officer for contested case hearings; and (n) Maintaining a Board website and developing a Board newsletter.