Article II - Purpose and Mission

Section 1. Purpose

The general purpose for which CMS4S is organized is to certify qualified individuals as being a "Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist" and to promote the common business interest of such persons. An individual so designated must demonstrate prior to certification, through education, experience and examination, and satisfactory knowledge of MS4 Program Coordination. The requirements, standards and procedures for the examination, issuance of certification and removal of certification shall be established and administered by the Council of CMS4S in accordance with these By-laws.

Section 2. Mission

The public demands evidence of professional competence from persons whose activities affect the physical and economical well being of people throughout the world. Such professionals increasingly must be able to show evidence of their qualifications. CMS4S issues certification to individuals based upon thorough examination and review of such person's educational, scientific and service knowledge, training, experience and activities in both the public and private sector. CMS4S has developed standards and procedures for certifying persons who are qualified to practice as coordinators of MS4 Programs.

Applicants who demonstrate and establish an acceptable level of competence through the application review process and an examination process are eligible to be certified as a Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist (CMS4S). The certification process is based upon scholarly preparation, knowledge and experience of the applicant.