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Membership:

The business and affairs of the BCN Advisory Council (BCNAC) shall be conducted and guided by an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee (EXCOM) will be comprised of industry leaders who may be recommended by the Chairman of the Executive Committee, the Executive Director, or Executive Committee Members, and whose appointment is approved by the Executive Committee. The membership of the Executive Committee shall be limited to not more than 21 members representing a broad cross-section of construction industry with respect to construction activities, company size, and geographic location. In addition to the members, Emeritus Members may participate in Executive Committee meetings and may vote on issues brought up for a vote. Emeritus members are senior constructors who have distinguished themselves in some aspect of construction. Emeritus membership will be via nomination by the Chairman of the Executive Committee, the Executive Director, or members of the Executive Committee, and is subject to approval by the Executive Committee of the BCNAC.

The Executive Committee shall meet at least two times a year, but may meet more frequently as appropriate

Mission:

The Executive Committee shall develop and determine the mission, program, business plans, committees, and policies of the Advisory Council. All officers of the Executive Committee shall have such authority and perform such duties in the management of the BCNAC as are provided in the By-Laws or as may be determined by the Executive Committee not inconsistent with the By-Laws.

Officers:

The affairs of the Executive Committee shall be managed by a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and an Executive Director. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson will be elected by the Executive Committee at the Fall meeting for the year beginning January 1 of the next calendar year. The Director of the Rinker School will serve as Executive Director.

Chairperson:

The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Committee. The Chairperson shall have any and all powers and duties which the Executive Committee may from time to time determine. The Chairperson shall be an ex-officio member of all Committees or task forces and ensure that officers and council members perform their respective duties in the best interests of the BCNAC and the Rinker School.

Vice-Chairperson:

The Vice-Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson and act as the Chairperson in his absence or incapacity. When so acting, the Vice-Chairperson shall have all the powers, duties responsibilities of the office of the Chairperson.

Term:

Executive Committee members shall serve for a five year term renewable for one term after which the member must sit out one term. The initial members of the Executive Committee will be divided so as to have staggered terms from one to five years, thus providing for a turnover of about two members per year.

• The term of office for the Chairperson will be two calendar years, renewable for one term after which the office holder must sit out one term.
• The term of office for the Vice-Chairperson will be two calendar years, renewable for one term after which the office holder must sit out one term, unless election to the Chairperson position extends this term for an additional two to four years.
• To the extent practical, the Executive Committee will seek a candidate for Vice-Chairperson who expresses a willingness to serve as Chairperson following the two-year or four-year term of the current Chairperson, depending on the Executive Committee’s desire to retain the Chairperson for a second two-year term.

Vacancies:

A vacancy in any office may be filled by the Executive Committee at any time and the officers so selected shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term until a successor is selected by the Executive Committee.

Attendance:

Members who miss three consecutive meetings, fall and spring, can be terminated from membership on the Executive Committee by act of the Chairperson.

Subcommittees:

The BCNAC shall conduct some of its affairs and business through standing subcommittees of the Executive Committee. Such subcommittees will be appointed by the Executive Committee from the membership of the Executive Committee and will also have a BCN faculty member. The Chairperson will present the slate of subcommittees for the next calendar year at the Fall meeting each year for approval by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee of the BCNAC may appoint ad hoc, limited duration subcommittees from time to time for special purposes. A member of the faculty of the Rinker School will be designated to facilitate the work of each subcommittee and to record the activities of the subcommittee. All members shall serve on one of the subcommittees. The following standing subcommittees will be appointed each year:

• Industry Relations: This subcommittee will assist the Executive Director in promoting the Rinker School within construction industry and advising the Executive Director on relationships with industry. The subcommittee will assist in the development of the School’s student internship program, faculty internship program, and research programs with industry partners.
• Curriculum: The purpose of this subcommittee is to provide continuous review of the Rinker School’s undergraduate and graduate curricula and to foster changes where needed to promote constant improvement necessary to meet industry demands.
• Development and Membership: The purpose of this subcommittee is to support and promote the fund-raising activities of the Rinker School. This subcommittee will also assist in promoting and soliciting membership in the BCNAC. Its members will also work with the Executive Director in developing an awards program for providing appropriate recognition for students, faculty, corporations, alumni, and individuals.

BCN Advisory Council (As of June 2007)

Executive Committee Officers

• Sidney J. Jordan
  Chairman
  Clark Construction Group
• Charles P. Reid
  Vice Chair
  Current Builders of Florida, Inc.
• Abdol R. Chini
  Executive Director
  Rinker School of Building Construction

Executive Committee Members

• John F. Bennett
  Baker Concrete Construction
• William R. Derrer
  James A. Cummings, Inc.
• Tim Good
  The Haskell Company
• John M. Gooding
  Deerbrook Inc.
• Paul Hardaker
  Gerdau Ameristeel
• Dale R. Hedrick
  West Palm Beach, FL
• John McIntyre
  McIntyre Elwell & Strammer
• Harley Miller
  Miller Construction Company
• William Morthland
  Hunter Construction Company
• David Stayshich
  Fluor Constructors
• Erik Sharpe
  Brasfield and Gorrie
• John Sofarelli
  J. Raymond Construction Corp.
• Raymond Southern
  Balfour Beatty Construction
• Wayne Wadsworth
  Holder Construction Company
• Karl Watson, Jr.
  CEMEX-USA
• Breck Weingart
  Charles Perry Construction
• Don Whyte
  NCCER
• Louie Wise, III
  Climate Control Mechanical Services, Inc.