Chapter Councils and Committees
For more information on any committee, contact AGC, 503-682-3363, 800-826-6610, or send an email.
AGC University Development Committee
The AGC University Development Committee is a broad based group of both contractors and associate members that provides direction and guidance to chapter staff for the ongoing development and coordination of AGC University courses to meet the professional development needs of members and continuing education requirements under the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB).
Board of Directors
The board of directors is comprised of elected, appointed, and designated members representing all segments of the chapter’s membership. Directors serve a one year term but may be re-elected for subsequent terms. The board will meet six times per year; all AGC members are welcome to attend any board of directors meeting, but must RSVP in advance. Elected directors are nominated each year by the Nominating Committee and must be principals, officers, or employees of general contractor members. The chapter bylaws stipulate that the board shall be at least 20 members with a maximum of 75.
Building/Industrial Council
The council of building and industrial contractors focuses on federal, state, and local land use and environmental issues, building regulations, and strengthening relationships with owners and architects.
Collective Bargaining Council
This council is an important resource during negotiation of all labor agreements with the five construction crafts with which AGC contracts—Carpenters, Cement Masons, Laborers, Operating Engineers, and Teamsters. The council is also devoted to creating a positive, businesslike partnership with not only the trade unions but also any other entities involved with the construction industry that impact the signatory contractor members of the AGC.
Construction Leadership Council
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) was established to fulfill the need to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. The CLC is a conduit for participants to network, exchange ideas about work and the industry, serve local communities, continue professional development, and develop leadership skills.
Construction Management Education Council (CMEC)
The goal of this council is to encourage dynamic leadership and highly qualified management in the construction industry. Members act in an advisory and support capacity to advance construction management education at institutions of higher education throughout Oregon.
Events Task Force
Networking is an important benefit of membership in AGC. The Events Task Force meets annually to review the full year’s schedule of chapter networking events. The task force also ensures that all events serve a strategic purpose and guides general policy on event resource allocation, scheduling, and structure of events. (The group is not responsible for managing specific events.)
Five Craft Committee
The Five-Craft Committee is comprised of the negotiating chairs of each of the union crafts negotiating teams. The crafts for which AGC has been assigned collective bargaining rights are: the Carpenters, the Operators, the Laborers (Oregon and SW Washington), the Cement Masons, and the Teamsters. This committee meets to review information pertaining to labor negotiations, sets and implements negotiating strategies, and coordinates and communicates with member companies who have assigned bargaining rights to AGC.
Highway/Heavy/Utility Contractors Council
This council promotes the civil sector of the construction industry, and specifically works with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Members meet annually at a joint AGC/ODOT meeting to discuss issues of mutual concern and to hear about the progress made on issues raised by industry. Members receive frequent communications regarding AGC/ODOT relations and specific issues. The council provides all members with a conduit for resolving issues that are impacting their ability to do business effectively in the state.
Klamath Area Council
The Klamath Area Council is a network of contractors and industry associates in the Klamath area. The council was formed to better connect the region’s contractors with the benefits of AGC membership and to create opportunities for interaction among the area’s members.
Legal Operating Committee
This committee is open to representatives from member law firms only. Committee members meet as needed to respond to a broad variety of issues and to review requests by AGC members for chapter involvement in legal action. Committee members may also be asked to provide limited response to member questions regarding legal issues their individual company is experiencing.
Legislative Committee Forum
Members interested in shaping the chapter’s legislative agenda are encouraged to participate in this committee. Participants include representation across all contractor sectors, legal firms, and industry associates. AGC lobbyists take direction from this committee and work to advance the legislative agenda after it is approved by the committee and the AGC Board of Directors. Significant issues commonly dealt with include state prevailing wage laws, public contracting issues, and securing adequate funding for capitol improvement projects.
Membership Services Committee
The Membership Services Committee guides the member retention and recruitment strategies of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter. Recognizing that a strong and active membership base is best achieved by providing services responsive to the needs of our members, it is also the task of this committee to provide guidance and policy direction to assure that chapter initiatives, products, and services support the business success of our members.
Open Shop Council
This council provides open shop contractor members with a forum for discussing and resolving issues of specific concern to their sector of the industry.
Professional and Industry Associates Council
This council is comprised of member firms that provide goods and/or services to the construction industry such as lawyers, accountants, equipment rental companies, and insurance agents. Council activities include planning and hosting educational and networking events.
Rogue Valley Area Council
The Rogue Valley Area Council was created in 2008 to organize and unify members in Southern Oregon. Under the umbrella of the area council sit the Rogue Valley Safety Committee and the Rogue Valley Construction Leadership Council.
Rogue Valley Construction Leadership Council
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) was established to fulfill the need to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry. The CLC is a conduit for participants to network, exchange ideas about work and the industry, serve local communities, continue professional development, and develop leadership skills.
Rogue Valley Safety & Health Committee
The Rogue Valley Safety and Health Committee seeks to expand the safety and health of the construction industry in the region. Through active involvement in monthly meetings, attendees receive safety training, information, and help in finding new ways to promote safety. Representatives or safety contacts from general contractors, subcontractors, and associates of all sizes are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Safety and Health Council
Members of this council share ideas, provide educational opportunities, and discuss problems affecting the safety and well being of employees throughout the industry. The council regularly interacts with OR-OSHA and Washington DOSH on construction-specific issues, and provides resources to promote a safety and health culture within the construction community. The council supports the Oregon Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH) and sponsors annual recognition of AGC members who implement sound safety management practices.
Small Business Growth Opportunity (SB-GO!)
SB-GO supports women- and minority-owned and ESB construction businesses through community involvement, educational opportunities, and program support. Partnerships are fostered with programs/organizations such as the Port of Portland’s Mentor-Protégé Program, the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME), the City of Portland’s Sheltered Market Program, and the Minority Business Opportunity Council. Opportunities provided to committee members include attendance at business community events, low-cost or free educational opportunities, and announcements for special events and seminars.
South Coast Area Council
The South Coast Area Council is a network of contractors and industry associates brought together to better connect the region’s contractors with the benefits of AGC membership and to create opportunities for interaction among the area’s members.
Specialty Contractors Council
This council provides a forum to develop and enhance the role and image of the specialty contractor within the construction process. Activities focus on education, relationships with general contractors, and construction best practices.
SW Washington Area Council
The SW Washington Area Council is a network of contractors and industry associates brought together to better connect the region’s contractors with the benefits of AGC membership and to create opportunities for interaction among the area’s members.
Workers’ Compensation Negotiating Committee
AGC’s successful workers’ compensation program with SAIF Corporation is a leading vehicle for member recruitment and retention. This committee is open to participating members of the AGC/SAIF Workers’ Comp Retro Program who are interested in helping select appropriate plan factors for coming policy years, better understanding program design and impact, monitoring plan performance, and helping to shape marketing and communication strategies. The committee meets annually in the spring for negotiations, and on an as-needed basis.
Workforce and Professional Development Committee
Appointees to this committee strive to coordinate the various education programs, recruitment efforts, and public relations messages that target the construction workforce. The committee exercises budget and program oversight to the following workforce initiatives: student chapter support, workforce diversity (through CAWS and Work Systems, Inc.), technology grants to higher education, ACE Academy charter high school, Oregon Building Congress, Northwest College of Construction, and Oregon State University Construction Engineering Management, and construction programs in local community colleges.
