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SPECIAL EVENTS PUBLIC OFFICIALS TRAINING It’s critical that public officials understand utility operations and finance to help them make informed decisions. ACE18 offers a robust program for new and returning public official attendees. This program is designed to help mayors, water and wastewater board commissioners, and council members better understand key water issues and take smart steps to address them. CRT1: INTRODUCTION TO WATER AND SEWER OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS Pre-registration was required | SOLD OUT Monday, June 11 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. Room: Reef C Individual Course: $95 Members/$195 Nonmembers Officials completing this class will acquire an ability to confidently discuss the workings of water and sewer systems, including a basic understanding of the regulatory environment. CRT2: WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE Pre-registration was required | SOLD OUT Tuesday, June 12 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. Room: Reef C Individual Course: $95 Members/$195 Nonmembers This course explores the mission and inner workings of water treatment and distribution, including maintenance requirements, utility expenditures, and public communications. CRT3: LEADERSHIP, RISK, AND SUSTAINING YOUR WATER AND SEWER UTILITY FOR THE FUTURE Pre-registration was required | SOLD OUT Wednesday, June 13 | 1:00–5:00 p.m. Room: Reef C Individual Course: $95 Members/$195 Nonmembers This course focuses on determining a utility’s sustainability with respect to infrastructure, finances, and people. Potential risks to a utility’s sustainability and tools to overcome them will also be covered. CRT4: ALL THREE COURSES Pre-registration was required | SOLD OUT Combined Courses: $285 Members/$585 Nonmembers AWWA will award a Certificate of Completion to participants who complete all three courses. 24    ACE18 CONFERENCE | AWWA.ORG/ACE The program includes a networking event along with three specialized courses covering the basics of water treatment and distribution, governance, and finance/asset management. Courses may be taken separately or together, depending on which topics are most relevant to you. If all three courses are completed, AWWA will award a Certificate of Completion. You must register to attend ACE18 to participate in the public officials events and training. PUBLIC OF