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#304, 9612 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2J9 Telephone: 780-791-9288 Fax: 780-790-9757 Email: fmca@telus.net Website: www.fmca.net

NOMINATION PROCEDURES

Who is eligible?

• NOMINEES must be a member in good standing of the Fort McMurray Construction Association for the 2013 calendar year.

• NOMINATOR must be a member in good standing of the Fort McMurray Construction Association for the 2013 calendar year.

When is the deadline for Nominations?

� Completed nomination forms must be received on or before January 18, 2013

How to place a nomination?

Completed nomination forms:

• Apply online or download a nomination form to mail, fax or e-mail your nomination.

E-mail: fmca@telus.net Fax: (780) 790-9757 Mail: Attn: Diane Slater, CAO Fort McMurray Construction Association #304, 9612 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2J9

Inquiries:

Direct to Lana Maloney at 780-791-9288

Attachments: Page 2: NOMINATION FORM

Page 3: COMMITTEES

Page 4: DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

Page 4: DIRECTOR’S CODE OF CONDUCT

2013 Board of Directors Nomination Form

Key responsibilities include the following:   Prepared to commit one (1) year to the Governance of FMCA   Consistent attendance at regular board meetings (once a month);   Participation as an active member on it least one committee (see page 3 of nomination package);   Preparation in advance before regular board meetings by reading and studying materials sent in advance regarding key actions the board is expected to take at the next meeting.

NOMINATION FORM (all fields must be completed)

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NOMINEE Nominee Name

Employer & Title

Address

City Province PC

Telephone - Work 780- Cell 780

Email <print>

Position o President o Director Date

Acceptance of Nomination

I, __________________________________________________________________________________________

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accept the nomination and confirm that our Firm is a member in good standing of the Fort McMurray Construction Association for the 2013 Construction Association for the 2013 calendar year.

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NOMINATOR Nominator Name

Employer & Title

Telephone – Work 780 Cell: 780

Email <print>

I, _________________________________________confirm that our firm is a member in good standing of the Fort McMurray Construction Association for the 2013 calendar year.

Date

Once completed, fax to 780-790-9757 on or before January 18, 2013. Confirmation of your nomination will follow.

*Please note: the Annual General Meeting will be held on January 31, 2013 – 12 noon – Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre. All nominees are encourage to attend – to register visit www.fmca.net - Events

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#304, 9612 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2J9 Telephone: 780-791-9288 Fax: 780-790-9757 Email: fmca@telus.net Website: www.fmca.net

Committees

� AB Construction Safety Association (ACSA) The mission of the Alberta Construction Safety Association is to provide quality advice and education for the construction industry that will reduce human suffering and financial costs associated with workplace incidents.

� Wood Buffalo Regional Safety Committee (WBRSC) They are comprised of representatives from construction and trades associations, along with worker members for the purpose of providing a communication link between the employers and the Association's Board of Directors. The committees will be active in identifying regional and trade-specific health and safety training needs. They will also be involved in developing solutions to safety problems in the construction industry, particularly at the local level.

� Alberta Construction Association – Board of Director’s Must be able to subordinate the individual's company and local construction association's interests for the good of the construction industry as a whole. The ACA board is to solve industry problems and attain common goals and furthering the purpose of the ACA and helping to meet its objectives while inspiring others to take action and contribute their best.

� COOLNet AB COOLNet is owned and operated by the 8 Local Provincial Associations. Meetings are held on an add-need basis to discuss upgrades and/or issues identified by users.

� Alberta Construction Association – Government Action Objectives:  Recommend proactive initiatives with respect to improving legislation and regulation impacting the construction business.  Respond to public discussion papers or public legislative forums.  Assist with the preparation of briefs and submissions to government.

� Alberta Construction Association – Standard Practices Objectives:  Promote standards of credibility, integrity and professionalism in the industry.  Facilitate through standard practices documents and policies the relationship between members, owners and their consultants.

� Alberta Construction Association – Safety/WCB Objectives:  Recommend proactive initiatives with respect to (1) improving safety legislation and regulation impacting the construction business and (2) presenting industry views on issues related to the Alberta Works Compensation Board.  Respond to public discussion papers or public legislation forums.  Assist with the preparation of briefs and submissions to government, the Workers Compensation Board, and/or other related organizations  Provide liaison to related organizations including the Industry Task Force (ITF) and Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA)

DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

�ATTENDANCE AT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS: The most important qualification of your role as Director is the mandatory attendance at the monthly Board meetings, held at a predetermined time each month. �ATTENDANCE AT CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION FUNCTIONS: One of the reasons for an individual to join the Construction Association is the networking opportunities that exist. Attendance by the Board of Directors shows support for the Construction Association and gives the membership a chance to air views about Construction Association operations, municipal affairs, and life in general. �DISCRETION AND CONFIDENTIALITY: A Director is often exposed to confidential information during in camera session at Board Meetings, during committee meetings, or in conversation with members, officials, other Directors etc. Please be aware of the confidential nature of some information and respect that confidentiality. �ORGANIZATION OF COMMITTEES: A Director may have, by appointment, a committee responsibility. The Director is Chairperson of this committee and is expected to drum up support by recruiting volunteers from the membership and Board of Directors. The President and CAO are members of all committees and will assist in any way possible to achieve the goals set forth by the Board. �MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT: The best source of leads for new members is the Directors themselves. It is hoped that each Director will provide leads for new members. �KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT EVENTS: Construction Association Directors are an important force in the growth of the community. Keeping up to date with current affairs, especially as they relate to the community, is one of the Director’s most important responsibilities. If you have specific areas of knowledge that would benefit your Association, please advise the President or a member of the Management Committee.

�AMBASSADOR OF GOODWILL: Construction Association Directors are regularly asked to attend openings, cut ribbons, participate in community events, and spread goodwill in the name of the Association. In many cases, a Director will be planning to attend the function anyway, and the Construction Association asks only that you wear your nametag and be visible as a Construction Association representative. �A COMMITMENT OF TIME: A Director can expect to devote approximately 6 – 10 hours per month of his or her time to the meetings, programs, and duties of the Construction Association. This time commitment is the minimum to be expected, and depending on the individual, can be must more extensive. �MEDIA RELATIONS: Construction Association Directors are regularly approached by the media for comments on current issues. The Construction Association has a standing policy that the President or predetermined designate is the only acceptable media contact on any issue.

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#304, 9612 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2J9 Telephone: 780-791-9288 Fax: 780-790-9757 Email: fmca@telus.net Website: www.fmca.net

DIRECTOR’S CODE OF CONDUCT:

1. Although a Director may be drawn from a specific interest group, Directors as a whole must represent the interests of the entire membership.

2. Directors shall maintain confidentiality of the details and dynamics of Board discussions, as well as those items designated as confidential.

3. Regardless of their personal viewpoint, Directors shall not speak against, or in any way undermine Board solidarity once a Board discussion has been made.

4. Directors are expected to attend all Board meetings. Directors shall be prepared to commit sufficient time and energy to attend to Construction Association business.

5. Directors shall avoid, in fact and in perception, conflicts of interest and disclose to the Chair, in a timely manner, any possible conflicts.

6. Directors’ contribution to discussions and decision making shall be positive and constructive.

7. Director’s interactions in meetings shall be courteous, respectful and free of animosity.

8. Directors’ shall know and adhere to the Construction Association’s governance policies.

9. Directors’ shall be prepared for meetings, having read pre-circulated material in advance of the meeting.

10. Director’s shall participate in ways other than attending Board meetings, such as committee work, Construction Association and community events.

11. The CAO is responsible to the President. Consequently, no single Director or committee has authority over the CAO.

12. Directors’ shall conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner at all times.