2. Facilities & Grounds Technical Committee Prepared for our Chapters & Members

3. Facilities & Grounds Committee Our Goals 1.To advance member knowledge and the ability to effectively and efficiently manage the operations of America’s public sector facilities and grounds.

4. Facilities & Grounds Committee Our Goals 2.To influence public policy that will strengthen consideration for sound environmental practices, technology applications, economic impacts, and stewardship of facilities and grounds.

5. Facilities & Grounds Committee Our Goals 3.To promote APWA as the brand name for credible information on public works and the preferred choice for professional membership.

6. Facilities & Grounds Committee OUR WORK NEVER ENDS HOW DOES THE COMMITTEE REACH THOSE GOALS?

7. Facilities & Grounds Committee Support the development of educational programs, particularly Congress activities, which address the professional and technical needs of the facilities and grounds industry.

8. Facilities & Grounds Committee Expand awareness of APWA Congress networking opportunities, including committee meetings and roundtable discussions.

9. Facilities & Grounds Committee Expand member information sharing activities through publications, periodicals, and the Internet. Submit or arrange for 5- 7 articles for the APWA Reporter.

10. Facilities & Grounds Committee Work with the Government Affairs Department in the Washington, DC office to monitor legislation and regulatory action proposed at the federal level which may have an impact on our members.

11. Facilities & Grounds Committee Develop new position statements, and monitor existing ones, for adoption by the APWA Board which state the accepted position of APWA and may be offered to Congressional representatives during periods of debate and rule making on issues which will impact local agencies.

12. Facilities & Grounds Committee Seek projects where coordination and cooperation can occur between APWA and other associations which will benefit both memberships.

13. Facilities & Grounds Committee Inspire excellence and recognize outstanding work through award of the Professional Manager of the Year Award to a deserving APWA member.

14. Facilities & Grounds Committee Monitor the latest technologies and products in facilities and grounds and provide the findings to the membership through the Operations infoNOW community.

15. Facilities & Grounds Committee Serve as the “center of expertise” on facilities and grounds issues for the membership.

16. Facilities & Grounds Committee WHAT TYPES OF ISSUES DOES THE COMMITTEE ADDRESS?

17. Facilities & Grounds Committee Accessibility Landscaping Indoor Air Quality Urban Forestry Workplace Safety Asset Management Security Sustainable/Green Building

18. Facilities & Grounds Committee WHO CAN SERVE ON THE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE? Every APWA member is eligible to serve. Nominations for appointment to the committee are advertised each year. Members may nominate themselves, be nominated by their Chapter, At- Large Director, or a Board Member. Nominees submit an on-line application.

19. Facilities & Grounds Committee HOW MANY MEMBERS SERVE ON THE FACILITIES AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE? There are six members with high levels of expertise in their fields. An At-Large Director, who serves as a Board Liaison, and a Staff Liaison also attend the meetings.

20. Facilities & Grounds Committee HOW LONG IS THE TERM OF SERVICE? Members are appointed for one two-year term. There is a maximum of three terms, or six years for each member.

21. Facilities & Grounds Committee HOW OFTEN AND WHERE DO THEY MEET? The Committee meets monthly by conference call. There are two face-to-face meetings each year, one at Congress (participant’s expense) and one in the Spring in Kansas City (APWA’s expense).

22. Facilities & Grounds Committee COMMITTEE MEMBERS

23. Facilities & Grounds Committee IS MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE? Visit the APWA web site at www.apwa.net and click on “Technical Committees” and “Facilities & Grounds” where you will find a complete roster of current committee members, including contact information, and meeting summaries for each conference call. www.apwa.net

24. Facilities & Grounds Committee APWA – Promoting EXCELLENCE through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge.