Each year ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ seeks nominations for qualified and motivated individuals from the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Environmental Forum to serve on the Steering Committee for the forum.Ìý Would you like to play a leadership role in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America’s environmental advocacy, education and outreach efforts?
The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Environmental Forum allows all ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ members and Chapter staff who have an interest in construction-industry environmental issues to connect and interact with each other, keep pace with the latest environmental developments, and participate in the Association’s policymaking on environmental matters. Ìý Members of the Steering Committee have direct access to federal regulatory officials, influence over environmental policy, and a means to exchange valuable information with one another and industry peers.Ìý
Interested ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ members who meet the criteria below would be invited to serve a three-year term on the forum’s Steering Committee, beginning at the conclusion of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s 2012 Convention.
Specifically, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ seeks Steering Committee members who meet the following guidelines:
- Knowledge and interest in environmental requirements and trends that impact construction activities in all markets (candidates are not required to be an expert on environmental issues, however, basic knowledge and strong interest is essential);
- Demonstrated capacity to exercise good judgment in consideration of competing association objectives;
- Breadth and depth of understanding and knowledge in the construction industry, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of America and beyond;
- Willingness to devote time and effort to the well-being of the construction industry.
- Oversee the activities of the forum and task forces;
- Make reports and recommendations on behalf of the forum to the Executive Board;
- Develop policy recommendations, meetings and other events regarding matters within the scope of the forum;
- Establish and sunset task forces within the forum.