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Nominating Chair: Mark Pacheco, Past President
Nominates candidates for the Board of Directors in the upcoming year. (Appointed by the Board annually in September. The commission expires at the end of the same year).
Programs Chair: Ed Motley, President Elect
The President Elect is responsible for programs at the monthly membership meetings. Up to three (3) programs per year are to promote good business practices among consulting engineering firms. Programs are to be diverse in subject matter and should include local business and political leaders.
Public Relations Chair: Nancy Mitchell, Secretary
Education Program Regional Initiatives
Administers the Chapter affairs that involve public activities. Promotes increased awareness of the Chapter and consulting engineering in general. Coordinates with ACEC Texas Public Relations activities. Facilitates one public forum in each year involving engineering issues related to major public projects.
Membership Services Chair: Jean Maier Dean, Treasurer
Promotes increased Chapter membership and attendance at meetings. Contacts prospective members. Assists in arranging receptions for local agency officials and key government staff members. Assists ACEC Texas in the review and processing of applications for membership. Coordinates activities with ACEC Texas for statewide events, if needed.
Government/Client Relations Chair: Ramon Miguez, Director
TxDOT AGC/CEC DFW DART Dallas ISD NTTA Dallas County NCTCOG City of Dallas
Establishes and maintains a continuing dialogue with officials of city, county, state and other public agencies concerning their programs and policies affecting consulting engineers. Initiates appropriate action of Chapter (or state office) when a response is needed for activities or requests. Helps educate public entities regarding the Professional Services Procurement Act and encourages them to comply. Provides a focus for the review of design criteria and standards. Recommends revisions to design criteria standards and approved products. Disseminates relevant information to the Dallas Chapter membership.
Business Practice Chair: Rob Franke, Director
Promotes good business practices among consulting engineering firms. Provides programs or continuing education at monthly meetings on topics related to business practice. May also conduct business practices surveys when deemed beneficial. Communicates Dallas Chapter concerns regarding professional services contracts. Serves as a Chapter advocate on legal, contracting and insurance issues.
Local Political Committee Chair: Mark Pacheco, Past President
To engage in public policy issues of interest to the engineering community and to contribute to candidates for elected office who are supportive of the views and goals of ACEC Dallas and the engineering community overall. Conduct quarterly meetings to discuss local issues and candidates.
To join a committee or receive additional information contact: Vicki@acectx.org. |
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American Council of Engineering Companies of Dallas ● 2224 Norwich Place, Carrollton, TX 75006 ● Phone: (214) 923-2920 ● Fax: (972) 767-3657 For more information, contact Vicki Reece at Vicki@acectx.org. |
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