GOVERNANCE
Good governance is at the heart of any successful organization and sets the tone and rules for the leadership team. NHWWA’s leadership team consists of the Board of Directors which represents organizations serving the public drinking water sector, and senior staff committed to implementing Board directions and policies. As leaders, we are bound to serve the needs of New Hampshire’s public drinking water suppliers. To insure we meet our fiduciary responsibilities and strategic goals, NHWWA creates and adheres to sound governance and financial systems.
Bylaws
In 2021 we thoroughly reviewed and revised our bylaws which are NHWWA’s central governance documents. With the legal assistance, guidance and insight of our consulting partner Thomas Burack, Esq., the Board created robust, comprehensive and functional bylaws to strengthen our organizational foundations. The revised bylaws align with the vision and goals of our Strategic Plan, approved by the Board on November 5, 2020.
Our revised bylaws were approved by the Board of Directors on May 13, 2021 and ratified unanimously by NHWWA voting supporters at a special meeting held on June 8, 2021. A copy of the June 8, 2021 NHWWA bylaws can be found HERE.
Financial Systems
Financial stability and transparency are critical to NHWWA to demonstrate to ourselves and our supporters that investments in our mission are well made and achieving the desired results. Internal financial controls include annual budget approval by the Board, monthly analysis of financial activity by the staff and Board Treasurer, bi-monthly reporting to the full Board, and annual CPA review and tax preparation.
In late 2020 the Board authorized adjusting our fiscal year to a calendar year basis, effective 2021. Copies of Page 1 of the most recent five (5) years of our IRS Form 990 can be found HERE. Please contact our office if you have questions about Form 990s and other financial reporting.
