WEEKLY EDITION MAY 27, 2015
CODE OF EXCELLENCE TIMELINE
March 2014 The PSAI Board of Directors approved its strategic plan
for the organization. Included was the intention to
develop a Code of Excellence for the portable
sanitation industry.
Summer 2014 The PSAI formed its new Standards and Guidance
Committee with Tim Pe tersen, Northwest
Cascade/Honey Bucket, and Eric Capers, PolyPortables,
serving as its co - chairs.
Fall 2014 The Committee conducted research on the Codes of
Excellence for similar industries and brainstormed the
critical areas for inclusion in a code for the portable
sanitation industry.
November 2014 The PSAI Board of Directors approved a general
outline for the Code, whi ch would ultimately cover six
key areas.
December 2014 – The Committee developed th e full text of the draft Code.
February 2015
February 2015 The PSAI Board of Directors approved the draft Code and directed that it be issued to the
industry for comme nt following legal review.
February 2015 PSAI's attorney, a specialist in association law, reviewed the draft. Following his
recommendation, the Committee incorporated very minor wording changes to the draft.
March – April 2015 The PSAI sought input fr om throughout the industry during the open comment period.
Several PSAI weekly newsletters covered the story as did the April issue of PRO magazine,
and the association issued a global press release calling for comment as well. The PSAI set
up a special em ail box to which comments could be submitted. In addition, the Committee
held an interactive feedback session at the PSAI's Annual Convention and Tradeshow in
Nashville, Tennessee, on March 28.
Late April 2015 The Committee re - convened, reviewed the fee dback, and finalized the recommended Code
of Excellence language. They then submitted it to the PSAI Board of Directors.
May 2015 The PSAI Board of Directors approved the Code of Excellence with a unanimous vote and
directed the staff to ensure all membe rs and prospective members are made aware of it.
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