The Committee shall provide direction and leadership on the formation of government environmental policies, interaction with WEF members and MAs on these policies, and implementation of sound environmental policies.
The Government Affairs Committee has a number of overarching activities as well as specific activities which include:
- Position WEF as a recognized expert voice on all water;
- Provide input on environment-related policies through actions including engagement with government officials and written comments and testimony on regulatory and legislative matters;
- Inform WEF members and MAs and work towards internal consensus on environmental policy issues;
- Promote the establishment of practical and scientifically sound international long-term environmental policy objectives;
- Serve as an advocate of WEF positions within the U.S. and issues relating to U.S. environmental policy;
- Work with the Committee members to implement Strategic Priorities and advance WEF's Position Statements.
Government Affairs Committee Org Chart
To apply to this committee, please go to [email protected] and send an email with the following information:
- Name
- WEF ID Number
- Committee of Interest
- A short explanation of why you would like to join the committee (1 - 2 sentences).
WEFCOM
Chair
Charles Stevens, 2019 - 2022
Tel: 816-513-0279
Email: [email protected]
Vice-Chair
Susan Sullivan, 2019 - 2022
Tel: 978-323-7929
Email: [email protected]
GAC Past Chair
Rudy Chow, 2019 - 2022
Staff Manager
Claudio Ternieden
Tel: 703-684-2416
Email: [email protected]