STATE COMMITTEES & COUNCILs

Member Services Corporation

The BIAW Member Services Corporation (MSC) is BIAW’s for-profit subsidiary and has oversight of BIAW non-dues revenue programs, including ROII. MSC directors nominate candidates who are then approved by BIAW directors. MSC directors serve a three-year term, limited to three terms.

Health Insurance Trust

The BIAW Health Insurance Trust manages the BIAW Health Insurance program. It consists of five members who are elected by health insurance program participants and are enrolled in BIAW's Health Insurance program. Each serve three-year terms.

Washington Affordable Housing Council

The Washington Affordable Housing Council (WAHC) consists of two members from each of BIAW's local associations and 15 members allocated according to the percentage of total financial support by the contributing local associations. Appointments occur every two years (June 1 - May 31) and are made by each local association. Only those representing contributing local associations have voting privileges.

Bylaws and Nominations

The Bylaws and Nominations Committee is comprised of the past presidents of BIAW, the current president and three voting directors appointed by the president. The purpose of this committee is to submit to the board of directors, proposed bylaws changes, and nominations for elective offices. Chair is determined at the BIAW winter Board meeting.

Education

The Education Committee shall be composed of the chair, vice chair, and one representative appointed by each local association. The chair may also appoint two additional associate members to the committee. The purpose of the committee is to develop short and long-term plans to support increased educational opportunities for BIAW members.

Legal

The Legal Committee is comprised of attorneys and other land use technical experts. The co-chairs are appointed by the president: a builder member and an attorney. The chair shall appoint an additional 10-12 committee members.

Membership

The purpose of the Membership Committee is to develop short and long range plans for the continued growth of BIAW; provide guidance to local associations in planning for membership growth; and act as liaison to the National Association of Home Builders in obtaining new membership tools and ideas. Chair is BIAW's secretary. BIAW's president may appoint up to three additional members.

Associate Advisory Council

The Associate Advisory Council is created for the following purposes and objectives: to provide guidance and direction in the development of activities, materials, policies, and programs to increase associate membership and involvement within BIAW; work to increase associate member participation in industry advocacy; support educational opportunities for all members; encourage associate member leadership development; and recognize contributions associate members make to BIAW, NAHB, and “Members Doing Business with Members."

Executive Officers’ Council

The Executive Officers’ Council (EOC) is comprised of the executive officers of BIAW’s 14 local associations. The purpose of the EOC is to create a forum for the sharing of ideas and information among BIAW and local association executive officers and staff, to promote cooperation on issues requiring action and involvement of local associations, and to provide an opportunity for input and feedback from the local associations on projects and programs undertaken by BIAW.

Local Association Presidents’ Council

The purpose of the Local Association Presidents’ Council is to offer a forum for local association elected leaders to promote professional leadership; share issues, ideas, and common concerns; and, enhance communications among local presidents, particularly those issues that have state-wide significance. The council shall be composed of current local association presidents. Chair and vice chair are determined at the BIAW winter board meeting.

Legislative Policy Committee

The Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) consists of the chair (appointed by BIAW's first vice president); BIAW's president, first vice president, second vice president, treasurer, secretary, and immediate past president; WAHC chair; State Building Code Council representative; 12 members appointed by the LPC chair; and one appointee from each local association. The LPC examines, analyzes and reviews existing and proposed legislation, and regulations which affect BIAW members. The LPC then determines legislative policy on behalf of BIAW. Appointments run annually, June 1- May 31.

Past Presidents’ Council

The purpose of the Past Presidents’ Council is to be a sounding board for any member of BIAW and to promote statewide membership. All past presidents of BIAW shall be members. Chair is determined at the BIAW winter board meeting.

Past Second Vice Presidents’ Council

The purpose of the Past Second Vice Presidents’ Council is to be a sounding board for any member of BIAW and to promote statewide membership. All past second vice presidents of BIAW shall be members. Chair is determined at the BIAW winter board meeting.

Remodelers Council

The purpose of the Remodelers is to encourage governmental order, regulations and legislation which benefit the remodeling industry and to inform the board of directors on matters of interest to remodelers. The Remodelers chair is appointed by the BIAW president.

Workforce Development Task Force

The Workforce Development Task Force is comprised of BIAW members, staff, interested parties, and educators from around Washington state. The task force focuses on filling the labor shortage gap, the lack of general education and vocational training in the education sector. The task force holds monthly conference calls to continue discussing how to battle the skilled trades labor shortage in residential construction.