Now is the time for progressive water leadership, and the reorganization of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans means that now is the time to step-up! The deadline is this Friday, January 31 for application to serve on the board. They need people with engineering, urban design, accounting and legal backgrounds and according to our sources, there are few applicants. That means that your application will be reviewed, and if you have the right background, you will be considered. Note: the application is your resume.
For the first time in more than a century, changes to the selection process and makeup of the board create an opportunity for new leaders to influence how we live with water. The inclusion of "citizen members," and the input of universities and non-profits is now part of the selection process.
New Orleans must accelerate the implementation of green infrastructure and the Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan. Are you the person who is going to make the difference? We hope so.
Interested parties may submit an application to the Executive Director located at 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 233, New Orleans, Louisiana 70165; (504) 585-2212 (office) or by email to ProspectiveBoardMemberApplications@swbno.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is the close of business on January 31, 2014.
Notice of Vacancy on the
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
The city's leadership on governance reform has resulted in extraordinary changes at the Sewerage & Water Board. Beginning in January, 2014, the Sewerage & Water Board will be smaller, members will have term limits, and, for the first time, citizen members will be appointed by the mayor through an independent nominating committee made up of representatives of seven universities and three non-profits. The Sewerage & Water Board is currently seeking candidates for Board membership. Given the unprecedented responsibilities of the board including the influx of new revenue, massive capital program, and dire need for long-term infrastructure planning, excellent stewardship at the board level is critical. Only an extensive pool of qualified candidates will ensure that the nominating committee will have the best candidates from which to choose and ultimately, position the board to best meet its mission and fiduciary duty to the citizens of New Orleans. We encourage individuals with the qualifications and characteristics necessary to effectuate change at the Sewerage & Water Board to apply.
The Sewerage and Water Board Selection Committee is comprised of representatives from the following organizations: Dillard University, Loyola University, Tulane University, Xavier University, Delgado Community College, University of New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Urban League of Greater New Orleans.
The deadline is January 31, 2014.
The deadline is January 31, 2014.
Statutory Eligibility & Qualification Requirements
Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statute 33:4071, candidates must:
- Be registered voters in Orleans Parish
- Have been residents of Orleans Parish for two years prior to appointment
- Reflect the gender and racial diversity of the city to the extent practicable
- Have experience in either architecture, environmental quality, finance, accounting, business administration, engineering, law, public health, urban planning, facilities management, public administration, science, construction, business management, community or consumer advocacy, or other pertinent disciplines
Desired Candidate Profile
Application Process
Responses should include a detailed resume or curriculum vitae for the prospective board member. Application responses shall also contain an affidavit of the applicant verifying that he/she possesses the eligibility requirements, professional qualifications and experience as outlined above to serve as a member of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.In addition to the eligibility and qualifications required by law, the following would also be beneficial:
- Established record of integrity, independence, and commitment
- Understanding of fiduciary duty, including the tenants of due care, good faith, and loyalty
- Understanding of governmental ethics
- Experience on public, private, and non-profit boards
- Flexibility and commitment with regard to time
- Experience in personnel management, project management, performance metrics, management oversight, policy development, performance improvement, strategic leadership, technology
Application Process
Interested parties may submit an application to the Executive Director located at 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 233, New Orleans, Louisiana 70165; (504) 585-2212 (office) or by email to ProspectiveBoardMemberApplications@swbno.org.
The deadline for receiving applications is the close of business on January 31, 2014.
Thanks to the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce for this information.