Board Members
MWA Committee Appointments
Standing Committees
Finance Committee
- Dwight Jones, Chairman
- Gary Bechtel, Authority Chair
- Desmond Brown, Vice Chair
- Bill Howell
- Frank Patterson
Engineering Committee
- Frank Patterson, Chairman
- Bill Howell, Vice Chair
- Dwight Jones
- Valerie Wynn
- Elaine Lucas
Personnel Committee
- Elaine Lucas
- Frank Patterson, Vice Chair
- Gary Bechtel, Authority Chair
- Dwight Jones
- Valerie Wynn
Other Committees
Pension Committee
- Dwight Jones, Chairman
- Elaine Lucas, Vice Chair
- Frank Patterson
- Brian Austin
- AJ Hopkins
- Andy Tate
Benefit Plan Trustees
- Dwight Jones
- Gary Bechtel
- Dr. Christi Ellington
- Ron Shipman
Policy Committee
- Gary Bechtel, Authority Chairman
- Dwight Jones
- Frank Patterson
Outdoor Recreation Committee
- Frank Patterson, Chairman
- Desmond Brown
- Dwight Jones
- Ron Shipman
How the Macon Water Authority Board Works: Understanding Board Structure & Roles
Who serves on the MWA Board?
The MWA Board is composed of seven members:
- Four District Representatives- Elected by voters in their individual geographic districts within Bibb County.
- Chairman – Elected countywide in Bibb County and presides over the Board.
- Two Macon-Bibb County Appointees – Appointed by the Mayor of the Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government.
MWA board members serve to oversee MWA’s policies and strategic decisions.
Who do board members supervise?
The Board has one direct employee: the President & Executive Director of MWA. All other MWA staff members report to the President through MWA’s internal chain of command — not to individual board members as indicated through the MWA bylaws.
What does the Board do?
- Sets the budget and approves rates.
- Approves large contracts and infrastructure investments.
- Establishes policy.
- Oversees the performance of the President/Executive Director
The Board does not handle day-to-day operations or individual customer service issues.
Why this matters:
Knowing the members of the Board and their roles can help you identify the right resources for addressing policy matters, service enhancements, or accountability inquiries.
Want to know who represents you?
Check out the map above titled “Find your MWA Board Member District Representative.”
How to Address the Macon Water Authority (MWA) Board
The Macon Water Authority Board is committed to listening to and addressing the concerns of our community. If you would like to present an issue, question, or request during the Board’s “Petitions and Requests from the Public” agenda item, please complete the form provided.
Key Steps:
- Complete the Form: Fill out all required fields and include any supporting documents.
- Submit the Form: Return the completed form to the MWA Customer Care Department in person or email it to Customercare@maconwater.org at least two (2) days before the scheduled Board Meeting.
- Prepare to Speak: Unless otherwise directed, speakers will have up to three minutes to address the Board.
The MWA Board meets on the first Thursday of each month at 790 2nd Street, Macon, Georgia. Your input helps us better serve the community and address matters efficiently.
[Download the Form Here]Public form to Addressing The MWA Board