Engineer, State

Water Well Drilling Contractors/Water Well Pump Contractors Board

Chapter 2: Organization

Effective Date: 04/07/2015 to 11/02/2022

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 037.0002.2.04072015

Chapter 2

ORGANIZATION

Section 1. Meetings; Election of Officers. Board meetings shall be held at least twice each year as follows:

1. (a) An Annual Board Meeting shall be held on the 1st Wednesday of September at the State Engineer's Office in Cheyenne.
2. (b) All other meetings shall be held, at-times and places designated by the Chairman or his designee.
3. (c) 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. Any board member or board designee, 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;

8. (h) Developing and monitoring Board budgets and fees and insuring the board operates within its budget authority;
9. (i) Reviewing and evaluating the Board program to provide for program enhancements;
10. (j) Drafting proposed changes in legislation relevant to Board operations;
11. (k) Leading a specific program, including planning, as well as program design, training, manual preparation, budget, functionality, and technical questions;
12. (l) Coordinating the overall objectives of the program, including long term recommendations based upon strategic plan and goals, and monitoring program effectiveness;
13. (m) Serving as hearing officer for contested case hearings, when needed;
14. (n) Supervising and evaluating temporary or contractual employees.
15. (o) Conducting inspections relating to possible violations of the Act or these rules;
16. (p) Maintaining a Board website and developing a Board newsletter.