The Fishers Department of Public Works (DPW) received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) for the third time, maintaining its place as the only accredited public works department in Indiana.
The accreditation formally verifies and recognizes that the agency is in full compliance with the recommended management practices set forth in APWA’s Public Works Management Practices Manual.
Accreditation aims to promote excellence in the operation and management of a public works agency, its programs, and its employees. Accreditation is designed to assist the agency in the continuous improvement of operations and management, and in providing a valid and objective evaluation of agency programs as a service to the public and the profession.
Pethtel
“The awarding of our third APWA Accreditation reflects the dedication from all the staff toward continuous improvements and excellence We are extremely proud to receive this honor,” Fishers DPW Director Eric Pethtel said. “Recognition for this prestigious APWA award goes to all the staff from public works whose mission is to provide professional services and programs that contribute to making Fishers a great place to live and work. We received our first APWA accreditation award in 2013 and have worked hard to maintain that status for nearly a decade.”
Open to all governmental agencies with responsibilities for public works functions, initial accreditation from APWA is for a four-year period, during which time semi-annual updates are required to demonstrate continuing compliance. After that time, there is a re-accreditation process that builds on the initial accreditation, encouraging continuous improvement and compliance with newly identified practices.
Formally awarded the prestigious accreditation by APWA’s Accreditation Council for the third time, the Fishers Department of Public Works was originally awarded APWA Accreditation in 2013.
Fadness
“I’m extremely proud of the men and women of our public works team who work tirelessly 24-7 to keep our community running,” Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said. “With accreditation comes industry acknowledgment of their hard work, and frankly, innovative approaches to making sure our roadways are clear and maintained, our parks remain well-kept, and sewer and stormwater are appropriately processed. This is a department that can often be taken for granted but without their dedication, Fishers wouldn’t be the community we all know and love.”
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