THE AGC ADVANTAGE

1. THE AGC ADVANTAGE 2010 State Board of Directors Orientation

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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 • 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

5. Board of Directors Duties & Responsibilities • District • Division • State

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Chairs Duties & Responsibilities

10. 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

11. AGC Staff Duties & Responsibilities

12. 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.

13. Policies How AGC Works

14. 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 AGC Works

15. 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

16. Core services “It’s Good Business to Do Business with an AGC Member”

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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

20. “It’s Good Business to Do Business with an AGC Member”