Public Officials Training at ACE23

Public Officials Certificate Courses: ACE offers a targeted program for new and returning public official attendees to help them make informed decisions around utility operations and finances. The courses below are designed to help mayors, water and wastewater board commissioners, and council members better understand key water issues and take smart steps to address them. Courses may be taken individually or together, depending on what topics are most relevant to you.

Public Officials Breakfast & Caucus: free to elected and appointed public officials attending the conference, this special event will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 -- 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. Registration is required, and is open to elected or appointed public officials only. Sign up during the standard registration process and you will be contacted with additional details prior to June. 

CRT1 – Introduction to Water and Sewer Operating Environments

Sunday, June 11, 2023 1:00  -  5:00 p.m.

Individual Course: $95 Member | $195 Nonmember

Officials completing this course will acquire a basic understanding of the regulatory environment and water supply concerns surrounding public water systems. The course will discuss the regulatory environment that utilities operate in and why, the rule making process and permitting agencies. 

*Please note: CRT courses are available at an additional cost to public officials only. You must be registered for the conference itself, in order to add on a CRT course. 

CRT2 – Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Operations, and Maintenance

Monday, June 12, 2023 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Individual Course: $95 Member | $195 Nonmember

This course explores the mission and inner workings of water treatment and piping assets, with a focus on the management of these assets to protect public health and reduce outage risk, including maintenance requirements and utility expenditures.

*Please note: CRT courses are available at an additional cost to public officials only. You must be registered for the conference itself, in order to add on a CRT course. 

 

CRT3 – The Sustainable Water Utility: Finances, People, Supplies and Assets in a Competitive World

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Individual Course: $95 Member | $195 Nonmember

The Sustainable Water Utility: Finances, People, Supplies and Assets in a Competitive World 
Strong, informed leadership is critical for long-term successful and sustainable utilities. Discover what's required to keep the water flowing in the face of a changing climate, aging infrastructure, tight finances and a competitive job market. 

*Please note: CRT courses are available at an additional cost to public officials only. You must be registered for the conference itself, in order to add on a CRT course. 

CRT4 – All Three Courses (CRT1, CRT2 and CRT3)

Combined Courses: $285 Member | $585 Nonmember

This option includes all three courses above (CRT1, CRT2, and CRT3). AWWA will award a Certificate of Completion after completing all three courses.

*Please note: CRT courses are available at an additional cost to public officials only. You must be registered for the conference itself, in order to add on a CRT course. 

Hear What Attendees are Saying About ACE

"Although I am not a member of either council, the opportunity to sit in on meetings of the Public Affairs Council and the Water Utility Council provided significant learning for me, along with the opportunity to meet and talk with the very active leaders that are members of the councils."