Transcript THE AGC ADVANTAGE

THE AGC ADVANTAGE
2010 State Board of Directors Orientation
Mission Statement
To provide education, training, advocacy, and resources to its
members and to advance sound public policy for the
construction industry.
Adopted 10/2008
Principals & Membership
 AGC of California represents over 1,200 construction and
construction related firms throughout the state.
 Membership in AGC of California is open to any company
in the construction industry which adheres to the
principles of Skill, Integrity and Responsibility.
Service Area & Offices
 National, State, and Local
 AGC members are supported by 36 staff members in six offices and
seven principle consultants with related staff
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Eureka
Shasta
Delta-Sierra
North Bay
San Francisco Bay Area
Santa Clara
Monterey Bay
San Joaquin
Tri-Counties
Los Angeles
Orange County
Riverside/San Bernardino
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Duties & Responsibilities
• District
• Division
• State
State Board of Directors
 Elected for a three year term
 Also serves as a Division and District Director
 Establishes policies and governs the affairs of the
Association
 Adopts the Association’s budget
 Approves the Association’s legislative program
 Approves new members, resignations and expulsions
 Annually elects officers of the Association
 Annually establishes or sunsets standing state committees
 Creates and maintains a decision-making structure for
Association policy development
COMMITTEES/COUNCILS
Duties & Responsibilities
• Associates Council
• Awards Committee
• Legal Advisory Committee
• Membership Development Committee
• National Affairs Committee
• Nominating Committee
• Open Shop Council
• Safety & Health Council
• Union Contractors Councils – North & South
Executive Committee
 Employs and Supervises the CEO
 Serves as the Budget & Finance Committee
 Establishes the annual budget of the Association
 Is responsible for annual audit
 Approves Legislative Fund expenditure requests
 Reviews and approves requests for AGC involvement in litigation
 Approves support of Amicus Brief requests
 Serves as the Bylaws Committee
 Approves Industry Fund grant requests for submittal to trust funds
 Establishes annual five-year rolling strategic plan
CHAIRS
Duties & Responsibilities
Division, District & Committee
 Plan meetings and agendas with staff
 Move members toward participation and decision making
 Communicates accomplishments to AGC’s leadership
 Approve minutes and reports to the State Board prior to
distribution
 Reports to the board/committee on decisions and actions
of the State Board of Directors that affect the committee’s
goals or activities
AGC STAFF
Duties & Responsibilities
Staff Responsibilities
 Supports the mission of AGC and ensures that AGC
provides quality service to all members and staff.
 Consistent with Association policies and business plan,
guides the board of directors/committees in its scope of
work
 Serves as staff liaison representatives for all local level
contracting and administrative agencies.
 Serves as the informed resource to the chair and
district/committee
 Primary responsibility for membership recruitment
 Serves as first point of contact for all Association services.
POLICIES
How AGC Works
How AGC Works
State Board
of
Directors
2 Division Board
of
Directors
12 Standing State
Committees
Executive
Committee
12 District Board
of
Directors
AGC Education
Foundation
AGC of America
How to Implement Policy in AGC
 Recommend action at the District, Committee/Council or Division
Level
 Recommendation adopted by sponsoring entity
 That recommendation is then forwarded to the State Board of
Directors for
 Deliberation
 Decision making
 Strategic Planning
CORE SERVICES
“It’s Good Business to Do Business with an AGC Member”
AGC Services
 AGC offers a broad range of services and products
 Legislative/ Regulatory advocacy for contractors with state and local
agencies
 Safety & Health
 Labor Relations
 Education and Training
 Legal
 With supporting services in Publications and standardized
document forms: Business Development through private/public
works programs offered throughout the state: Agency liaison.
2010 Focus
 Membership
 Net Increase in membership
 Affordable social networking events emphasizing economic benefits of
membership.
 Increase membership and participation of young professionals in
conjunction with the Construction Leadership Council (CLC)
 Marketing
 Increase technology/website enhancements to optimize internal and
external communications.
 Organizational Effectiveness
 Increase member involvement by 10% on committees, boards and
legislative programs for greater industry representation.
 Expand Value Added Revenue (VAR) sources
 Services
 Redesign conference format to increase member and youth participation,
and improve profitability.
 Develop a Business Development Forum to enhance contractor networking.
2010 Meeting Dates
 March 17-20
AGC of America Annual Convention – Orlando World Center Marriott Resort / Orlando, FL
 April 10
Constructor Awards – Fairmont Hotel / San Francisco, CA
 May 12-15
Spring Board Meetings & Conference – Monterey Plaza Hotel / Monterey, CA
 June 23
Legislative Day – Sacramento, CA
 October 26-30
Fall Board Meetings & Conference – Hyatt Grand Champions / Indian Wells, CA
“It’s Good Business to Do Business with an AGC Member”