PACO DONATES TO RELIEF FUND
There was an attendance of approximately 45 to
55 members at the last PACO quarterly meeting, held on Friday September 28,
2001. Many members discussed the tragic terrorist attacks that the nation
witnessed on September 11, 2001. On behalf of the PACO Officers and its
membership, PACO extends sincere condolences to those families who lost
loved ones in the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. The membership
wanted to do its part in the support of those who face these difficult
times, by making a motion and voting to donate a $500.00 check to the relief
fund. The motion was approved that the money will go directly a fund for the
surviving families of the New York Fire Fighters and Police Officers, who
perished in the attacks.
IRRC COMMENTS ISSUED
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC)
issued its comments on the proposed UCC Training and Certification
Regulations as written by the Department of Labor and Industry. The
submitted objections and recommendations by the IRRC to the Department of
L&I may be found in the Pennsylvania Bulletin Vol. 31, No. 38 September 22,
2001 issue. The Department of L&I must consider the comments by the IRRC in
preparing the final-form of the Training and Certification regulations. Take
the time to read the IRRC’s comments, which address many questions that PACO
members have been asking over the last year.
GET YOUR CODE BOOKS FOR 2002
Now is the time to order your codebooks and
save money at the same time. With the adoption of the UCC – Act 45 around
the corner, PACO wishes to remind you that a bulk order can save $$$$. You
can save 10% on your next book order, or CD’s of any BOCA / ICC codes. This
offer is only good for current PACO members. The next deadline to place
orders is November 19, 2001. Please contact Robert Duncan at 610-645-6162
for more information.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
PACO is looking to fill positions on the
executive board for the 2002 – 2003 terms. Any individuals who are
interested in serving as a Board of Director, or an Officer should contact
the PACO nomination committee chairman, Todd Meltsch at 45 Railroad Street,
Kutztown PA 19530, Fax 610-683-3537. A Board of Director serves a one-year
term, and no more than three consecutive one-year terms.
DO YOU HAVE A NOMINEE
FOR THE ANNUAL PACO SERVICE AWARD?
If you have someone in mind,
now is the time to submit your application form, which is available on the
PACO web site. The PACO nomination committee wants to remind you that the
dead line to accept applications is January 31, 2002. The award application
is designed to reward a qualified active member of PACO for their
outstanding service to the Association or their community. The award is
given at the annual meeting in March. The recipient will receive either a
complimentary registration fee for attendance at the annual BOCA/ICC
Conference or a registration fee for attendance to one BOCA or any other
building code related accredited seminar (registration fee only). The amount
of the seminar fee cannot exceed the total amount of the BOCA/ICC Conference
registration fee.
BY LAW CHANGES PROPOSED
At the PACO September quarterly meeting there were four by-law changes
introduced to the membership and the following changes will be voted on at
the next meeting in December:
BY-LAW Change 01-2001; will add section 8-4.0 which will allow a special
meeting to take the place of a quarterly meeting, due to scheduling
conflicts for a regularly quarterly meeting.
BY-LAW Change 02-2001; revise section 9-1.0 by removing the phrase “This
provision shall not take effect until the year 2000.” from the eligible
requirement to serve as an officer.
BY-LAW Change 03-2001; revise section 9-4.0 which may allow the Board of
Directors to appoint the president and not the “Chief Executive Officer” to
perform the secretary duties. PACO does not employee a CEO, therefore the
term CEO shall be removed.
BY-LAW Change 04-2001; revise section 9-4.1 which may allow the Board of
Directors to appoint the president and not the “Chief Executive Officer” to
perform the treasurer duties. PACO does not employee a CEO, therefore the
term CEO shall be removed.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The PACO Board of Directors and Officers wishes everyone and their families
a happy and safe holiday season and a happy new year!