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Press Release Source: Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
William B. Schatz Elected as President of
AMSA
Monday June 7, 11:41 am ET
WASHINGTON, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 24, the members of the Association
of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) elected the General Counsel of the
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) William B. Schatz as President
of AMSA. According to a tribute by Senator Voinovich, "Mr. Schatz was elected
AMSA President based on his exemplary commitment and dedication to the clean
water community in Ohio and throughout our nation."
AMSA's mission is to effectively maintain a strong leadership role in the
development and implementation of scientifically sound, cost-effective, and
environmentally friendly policies for the protection of the health of the public
and the environment. In May of 2004, AMSA celebrated 34 years of service to the
clean-water community and the nation. AMSA represents over 280 of the largest
wastewater treatment agencies in the country.
Mr. Schatz has served as General Counsel at NEORSD in Cleveland, Ohio, since
1979 and for over 20 years has been a leader in the water quality arena. He has
served in several capacities with AMSA, including chairing the Legal Affairs
Committee and Water Infrastructure Funding Task Force, as well as serving on
AMSA's Board of Directors.
As AMSA's President, Mr. Schatz's primary responsibilities will include
supervising and controlling the business and affairs of the Association. A
graduate of Case Western University School of Law, Mr. Schatz resides in
Moreland Hills, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife Betty of 33 years.
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District operates three wastewater treatment
plants and related water pollution control facilities on Lake Erie and the
Cuyahoga River. The District serves the City of Cleveland and 59 suburban
communities and employs approximately 580 people.
Contact: Kim C. Jones, (216) 881-6600, ext. 6882