CPESC Sponsors, Contributors and Endorsers Policy
October 27, 2001
I. Purpose
The general purpose for which CPESC is organized is to unite interested parties into a group for the discovery, collection, preservation and dissemination of knowledge and professional development towards the attainment of effective and economical methods of minimizing erosion and transporting sediment when disturbance of soil occurs. The purpose of the CPESC Sponsors, Contributors and Endorsers Policy is to establish a formal process by which individuals, groups, professional organizations and local, state and federal agencies are able to recognize and support the CPESC program and the CPESC designation of individuals.
II. Background
The public demands evidence of professional competence from persons whose activities affect the physical and economical well being of people throughput the world. This need has been recognized in such professions as medicine, law and engineering. Laws governing misuse of land and water resources and damages inflicted on others by erosion and sediment have been passed in many countries by their states and provinces. These laws crate a need for the services of professionals trained in proper erosion and sediment control methods. Such professionals increasingly must be able to show evidence of their qualifications. A certification program, such as CPESC, Inc., identifies professionals qualified for educational, scientific and service activities with public and private agencies in the erosion and sediment control field are in the public interest. Through the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) and the International Erosion Control Association (IECA), professionals in this field have developed standards and procedures for certifying persons qualified in recommending and/or implementing techniques to control erosion and sediment. The CPESC program serves the public need.
III. Policy
It is the policy of CPESC, Inc. to seek out individuals, groups, professional organizations and local, state and federal agencies who have an interest in the discovery, collection, preservation and dissemination of knowledge and professional development towards the attainment of effective and economical methods of minimizing erosion and transporting sediment when disturbance of soil occurs. It is the policy of CPESC, Inc. to establish a formal process by these entities are able to recognize and support the CPESC program and the CPESC designation of individuals.
IV. Definitions
| Sponsors | |
|---|---|
| Who: | National or international individual-membership societies that represent members who are practicing in soil conservation, erosion and sediment control and related fields and who choose this level of participation. |
| What: | Actively promote the designation via: free-staffed booths at the sponsoring organizations annual meetings; send mailings to members; and promote CPESC activities in publications; web sites and other media. Promote the designation as a "member benefit" of the sponsoring organization; organize review sessions and proctor exams at meetings and through chapter or local/regiona meetings; make free mailing labels available on occasion for unified promotions; and hold voting membership on the CPECS Council. |
| Sponsoring organizations will enjoy discounted membership rates for application fees, renewal fees, CPESC sponsored events and training courses and other related CPESC products and services. The logos of Sponsors can be used in promotional materials. | |
| Contributors | |
| Who: | Organizations, groups and businesses representing potential clients of CPESC, Inc. and non-profit and not-for-profit groups who represent members whom are practicing in related fields. Contributions from these individuals, groups and businesses may include, but not be limited to: staff time, funds, technical resources and use of equipment and/or facilities. |
| What: | Encourage employees to pursue, if appropriate, CPESC designation, distribute literature, make available free booth or table space at appropriate meetings/events; encourage employees to attend CPECS sponsored events or attend CPESC Council activities and meetings; promote the value and use of CPESCs within the industry; display literature at meetings or in place of business. |
| Endorsers | |
| Who: | Local, State and Federal agencies of governments who have soil and water resource management, regulation, and/or oversight as a primary or secondary responsibility. National or international individual-membership societies who represent members who are practicing in related fields and local or state associations that are not dependent affiliates of international or national associations/organizations. |
| What: | Recommend CPESC designation to be pursued by its employees and/or membership; Designate an official representative to the CPESC Council to review opportunities for joint programs, efforts and other professional opportunities for CPESC in mutual benefit to each group. |