2009 State Board of Directors Orientation

Organizational OverviewMission Statement

Staff Mission Statement

Principals

Membership

Service Area

Offices

Mission StatementThe mission of the Associated General Contractors of California is to provide education, training, advocacy, and resources to its members and to advance sound public policy for the construction industry.

Adopted 10/2008

Principals & MembershipAGC 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 & OfficesNational, State, and Local

AGC members are supported by 38 staff members in seven offices

District Composition 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

Duties & Responsibilities

District Board of DirectorsElected for a one year term

Directs the activities of the Association within its district while following the policies of the State Board and Division Board of Directors

Creates and appoints committees specific to the district’s needs

Promotes the interests/issues of the district members and the Association

Annually elects a District Chair and Vice Chair

Provides future leaders of AGC

Division Board of DirectorsElected for a one year term

Also serves as a District Director

Set policy for and govern the affairs of its Division

Make recommendations on Association policy to the State Board of Directors

Advocate the interests of its members

Annual elects the Division Chair and Vice Chair; Associate and Specialty Directors

Members are elected from the Districts

State Board of DirectorsElected 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

Duties & Responsibilities

Executive CommitteeEmploys 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

Standing State CommitteesAs established by the State Board of Directors:

Reports to the State Board of Directors and provides recommended Association policies

Provide technical information and support to the Association’s membership on the areas specified for its creation

2009 Standing State Committees/Councils: Associates Council

Awards Committee

Legal Advisory Committee

Membership Development Committee

National Affairs Committee

Nominating Committee

Open Shop Council

Safety & Health Council

Union Contractors Council (North & South)

Duties & Responsibilities

Division, District & CommitteePlan 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

Duties & Responsibilities

Staff Mission StatementTo provide outstanding customer service through communication, integrity, passion, and commitment to teamwork by creating an internal environment of respect and professionalism that will allow staff to thrive to their ultimate potential.

Adopted 10/2007

Staff ResponsibilitiesSupports 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.

How AGC works

How AGC WorksState Board

ofDirectors

2 Division Boardsof

Directors

12 Standing StateCommittees

ExecutiveCommittee

12 District Boardsof

DirectorsAGC of America

AGC EducationFoundation

How to Implement Policy in AGCRecommend action at the District, Committee/Council or Division

Recommendation adopted by sponsoring entity

That recommendation is then forwarded to the State Board of Directors for

Deliberation

Decision making

Strategic Planning

AGC PoliciesPreservation and promotion of free and open competition in the

construction industry (anti-trust)

AGC is dedicated to the promotion of construction by contract in the public and private sectors within the State of California.

AGC provides information to members and eligible non-members on a non-discriminatory basis in a manner that will promote full and fair competitive conditions.

This policy was adopted in 1993 at the recommendation of the North Bay District Board of Directors.

The Voice of the Construction Industry

AGC ServicesAGC offers a broad range of services and products

Safety & Health

Labor Relations

Legislative/Government Relations

Education and Training

Legal and Regulatory assistance

2008 AccomplishmentsMembership

Ended the year 97% to goal; 2% net gain

$1 Million PACMore than doubled our PAC contributions - $378,444

Marketing / PRUnveiled new website Implemented membership database for improved communications

deliveryContinue AGC marketing/branding

Can be seen through our legislative/regulatory efforts Leading edge as an industry resource

2009 Focus

“Its Good Business to Do Business With an AGC Member”

Growing AGC PAC to $1 Million

2009 Meeting DatesMarch 4-8

AGC of America Annual Convention – San Diego Convention Center / San Diego, CA

April 4

Constructor Awards – Marriott Newport Beach Hotel / Newport Beach, CA

May 12-15

Spring Board Meetings & Conference – Monterey Plaza Hotel / Monterey, CA

June 17

Legislative Day – Sacramento, CA

October 27-31

Fall Board Meetings & Conference – Hyatt Grand Champions / Indian Wells, CA