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c lUrARCSA=- AMERtc X F1/NNYI/ATER CATcHH€rfi- sysrEMEAssoclATIoN
M em orandu m of Underchn di ngbet|ilaen the
Canadlan Wat* Quality Associafiot ICWM)and the
American Ralnwater Catchmerrf Systerrs Associafion (ARCSA)lor the Contlnued Devdopment of the lndustry
Through Communlcation and Cooperation
1. Plmes
This Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') is intended to establish a framework for cooperation between theAmerican Rainwater Catchment Systems Association,a United States-based, not-for-profit plumbing engineering association ("ARCSA), and the Canadian WaterQuality Association, a Canadian-based not-for-profit industry association of manufacturerc, wholesalerdistributors, master distributors, dealers and allied companies who manufac'ture and distribute water trcatmentand other mechanical produc{s CCWOA) (collectively "the Parties").
2. AUTHoRITIES
The President of ARCSA and the Executive Director of CWQA will be the primary contacts for this MOU. Otherstaff members of the Partie8 may also be involved in this effort on a secondary level, upon approval of theprimary contac'ts.
3. Punpose
The purpose of this MOU is to provide a mechanism for cooperation between the Parties through a voluntaryexchange of information on educational, technical, scientific, legislative and regulatory matters that affectrainwater-relatod produsts and professionals, globally.
The Parties intend to create an organized and systematic approach for a sharing of information between theirrespec'tive organizations on these topics through the exchange of publications, memorandums and materialsfrom their individual association endeavors as well as from an exchange of leaming from associationconferences, educational forums, industry meetings, exhibitions, seminars, site visits and other relatedundertakings sponsored or attended by each of the Parties.
4. MUTUAL INTEREST oF THE PARTIES
This activity contemplated by this MOU is of mutual interest to the Parties recognizing that the wator treatmentand rainwater catchment industries are experiencing hand-in-hand globalization at an increasingly rapid pace.The Parties believe that globalization of our respective sections in the water industry has generated a needamong the members of their respec'tive organization for increased awareness of education regarding theemerging technical, standards, scientmc, legislative and regulatory developments in the world marketplace.
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Both organizatione focus their mission on disseminating educational, scientific and technical information andexpertise to their members to enhance the acreptance of water treatment $oduc{$, systems, rainwatercatchment systems and professionals, with the principal goal of providing and expanding opportunities forconsumers to have safe, efficient and afiordable solutions and final banier' water quality. This MOU willfacilitate these worthwhile activities on a more global basis.
5. Expecreo ResporsrErunEs oF THE Pames
The Parties expect to:
. Work cooperatively to exchange information on pertinent issues via publications, reports,association conferences and industry meetings.
. Exchange invitations to their respective association conferen@s.
. Bring together in-kind and additional resour@s as required to facilitale new and improvedcommunications between the Parties with respec-t to their ongoing activities.
. Align educational programs and designations to increase the visibility of the industry'sprofessionals with respect to the authorities having jurisdiction.
The Parties 6nticipat6 developing a work plan to identiff specific events and activities to achieve the purposesof this MOU.
6. ApponnoruMEtT oF Cosrs
This MOU does not affect an obligation of funds by either CWQA or ARCSA. Unless otherwise agreed to inwriting signed by the Parties, each Party will bear ite own costs of its efforts under this MOU.
7. Penoo or MOU ruro MoorRcnnon / Tenmrnmor
This MOU will take efieci upon signature of the Parties as indicated by the date below. The Parties will reviewthis MOU at least once per year to consider whether it should be continued, revised or cancelled. Either Partymay terminate this MOU upon written notice stating the date of termination delivered to the other Party at l€ast10 days in advance of the intended date of termination.
Entered into this ApAl 21. 2017
Canadian Water Quality Association
Kevin WongExecutive Director
1 Final Barrier: Final banier water treatment technologies can stop or reduce to acceptabfe levels many elements that come into
the home, even after the water is centrally treated and distributed.
American Rainwater Catchment