Division Director
The Division Director is advanced from the Vice Director position with concurrence by a majority of the Division Steering Committee. The Division Director is a member of the Division’s Executive Committee and Steering Committee. The Division Director, when his or her term expires, advances into the position of immediate Past Director for a term of two years.

Responsibilities

• Planning, oversight and fulfillment of all Division programs
• Assures technical quality of products and programs
• Representation of SWANA interests at public and technical meetings
• Presides over all meetings of Division
• Attends all Technical Division Director meetings
• Prepares an annual program plan
• Prepares an annual report
• Submits materials for the Division’s Tech News newsletter

Meetings
Requires attending, at least:

• Three in-person meetings – the Annual Division Meeting and the Annual Division Directors Meeting, both held at WASTECON, and the Mid-Year Division Meeting at the Senior Executive Seminar
• Quarterly teleconferences (one each Quarter)

Vice Director
The Vice Director is elected by members of the Division. The Vice Director is a member of the Division’s Executive Committee and Steering Committee. The Vice Director, when his or her term expires, advances into the position of Division Director (with concurrence by a majority of the Division Steering Committee) for a term of two years.

Responsibilities

• Assists Director in fulfilling his or her duties
• Mentors Committee Chairs in completion of their duties

Meetings
Requires attending, at least:

• Two in-person meetings – the Annual Division Meeting held at WASTECON and the Mid-Year Division Meeting at the Senior Executive Seminar
• Quarterly teleconferences (one each Quarter)

Committee Chair
Committee Chairs are nominated by the Division Director and elected by the Division’s Steering Committee. The Committee Chair is a member of the Division’s Steering Committee. Chairs may serve for more than one consecutive term.  The Chair’s general responsibilities are:

The Planning and Management Division currently has four committees. Each committee has a Chair and the committee-specific responsibilities vary, as outlined below:

Program
This committee develops and oversees the Division’s technical programs at WASTECON and the annual Senior Executive Seminar, and for other events/programs. The Program Committee works to select future locations, technical presentations, tour locations and other items associated with the Division’s annual conference. The Program Committee Chair will work closely with SWANA’s Manager of Division and Conference Programs Department.
Training
This committee provides PM-related training and education to the solid waste community through courses and publications offered by SWANA. The Training Committee assures technical quality of products and programs, including the provision of technical oversight in the development and updating of the Division’s technical courses. The Training Committee Chair will work closely with SWANA’s Manager of Training and Certification Programs Department.
Awards 
This committee identifies, solicits and reviews Division-related award nominations for SWANA’s Excellence Awards, and the PM Division’s Distinguished Individual Achievement Award. The Awards Committee Chair will work closely with the manager of SWANA’s Excellence Awards Program.
Legislative and Regulatory
This committee represents the interests of PM professionals in the solid waste industry by being a proactive advocate of environmentally and economically sound solid waste legislation and regulations. The Legislative & Regulatory Committee is charged with oversight of legislative and regulatory initiatives by the federal government and provides input on Division-related legislative and regulatory issues, as well as SWANA’s technical policies. The Legislative & Regulatory Committee Chair will work closely with SWANA’s Manager of Government Affairs.

 Meetings
Requires attending, at least:

• Two in-person meetings – the Annual Division Meeting held at WASTECON and the Mid-Year Division Meeting at the Senior Executive Seminar
• Quarterly teleconferences (one each Quarter)

Engagement Level 2 – Division Activities

Committee Members are integral to the success of and provide direction for the Division. Committee Members are charged with upholding the objectives of the Division and are committed to giving adequate time and energy to the duties of being a trustee. Work is primarily conducted by email and conference calls, with optional opportunities to meet in person.

Committee Member
Committee Members are nominated by the Division Director and elected by the Division’s Steering Committee. Committee Members’ general responsibilities are:

• Works with the Committee Chair and other Committee Members to contribute to the achievement of the Committee’s objectives, as described in the annual program plan
• Keeps the Committee Chair fully informed of circumstances that interfere with responsible participation in the Committee's work
• Prepares reports
• Attends Division meetings
• Submits materials for the Division’s Tech News newsletter

The Planning and Management Division currently has four committees. Committee-specific responsibilities vary, as outlined below:

Program
This committee develops and oversees the Division’s technical programs at WASTECON and the annual Senior Executive Seminar, and for other events/programs. The Program Committee works to select future locations, technical presentations, tour locations and other items associated with the Division’s annual conference.
Training
This committee provides PM-related training and education to the solid waste community through courses and publications offered by SWANA. The Training Committee assures technical quality of products and programs, including the provision of technical oversight in the development and updating of the Division’s technical courses.
Awards 
This committee identifies, solicits and reviews Division-related award nominations for SWANA’s Excellence Awards, and the PM Division’s Distinguished Individual Achievement Award.
Legislative and Regulatory
This committee represents the interests of PM professionals in the solid waste industry by being a proactive advocate of environmentally and economically sound solid waste legislation and regulations. The Legislative & Regulatory Committee is charged with oversight of legislative and regulatory initiatives by the federal government and provides input on Division-related legislative and regulatory issues, as well as SWANA’s technical policies.

Meetings
Requires attending, at least:

• Quarterly teleconferences (one each Quarter)

Engagement Level 3 – Volunteer Pro Re Nata

Volunteer Pro Re Nata is participation on a project-by-project basis, as available, via email, conference calls and other electronic mediums.  Sign up for this level is open throughout the year.

If you are not appointed to a Level 1 or 2 volunteer group due to limited vacancies and the group's needs, you will be invited to be part of our Volunteer Pro Re Nata where you can engage on a project basis.

Please follow this link to fill out our Online Volunteer Sign-Up Form.

Thank you for your interest and for your willingness to take the time to complete this form. Whether you are renewing as a volunteer or engaging as a new participant, we welcome you to a new level of involvement with SWANA and look forward to working with you.