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| Title | Water Supply Operator's Advisory Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.epa.state.il.us/water/operator-cert/drinking-water/index.html |
| Contact Name | Sherrie Elzinga |
| Contact Title | Assistant to the Director, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency |
| Contact Phone | 217.782.1676 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board provides Environmental Protection Agency with technical advice and assistance in certification of public water supply operators; reviews agency rules and policies. The advisory board shall select one of its members to serve as Chairman. (Any 3 members shall constitute a quorum). |
| Term | Five years, beginning September 1, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Expenses |
| Qualifications | Members shall be persons having an active interest and with wide background in water supply management and operation from a practical and technical standpoint. |
| Composition |
6 members: 5 appointed by Governor; 1 chief executive officer of municipality operating its own water plant; Director, Environmental Protection Agency, or designee (nonvoting member) |
| Chair | Elected by the board |
| Authority | 415 ILCS 45/11 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross, Dennis | 09/01/2017 | 05/17/2013 | Governor | Member, Water Supply Management | Sangamon | |
| Bonnet, Lisa | Statute | Secretary, Ex-Officio | Sangamon | Director of Illinois EPA | ||
| Johnson, Chris | 09/01/2015 | 08/30/2010 | Governor | Member, CEO of municipality | Kendall | |
| Koepsel, William D. | 09/01/2011 | 06/01/1998 | Governor | Chair, Water Supply Management | Lake | |
| Munger, Cynthia M. | 09/01/2014 | 01/01/2002 | Governor | Member, Water Supply Management | Will | |
| Nelson, Allen | 09/01/2015 | 10/12/2012 | Governor | Member, Water Supply Management | Cass |