GCA Standing Committees

STANDING COMMITTEES

Activities, Professional and Community Affairs- Plans and coordinates the association’s social and professional activities. Includes subcommittees for the annual golf tournament, annual picnic and awards banquet.

Education and Training- Sponsors construction industry apprenticeship program with the GCA Trades Academy and Guam Community College. Develops training partnerships to fulfill the educational needs of member firms and their employees.

Health and Safety- Develops community partnerships to promote safe working conditions in the construction industry. Sponsors training sessions and seminars, in association with concerned regulatory agencies, to promote safety in the work place.

Government, Military and Labor Relations- Informs and educates members on current and proposed legislation affecting the construction industry. Represents the membership in legislative and other hearings to advance the construction industry. Monitors alien labor practices while encouraging the development of a skilled local labor force.

Membership- Monitors and contacts prospective members for GCA on a monthly basis. Provides analysis of member affinity programs and makes its recommendation to the Board.

Environmental- Works closely with local and federal environmental regulatory agencies and provides members with information relating to environmental issues.

Small Business- Conducts outreach to small business members of the association to ensure their voice is heard and needs are met within GCA capabilities.

Other Special Committees- The President, with approval of the Board of Directors, may at any time appoint standing or special committees for any purpose connected with the work of the association, and prescribe their powers and duties, irrespective or whether such purposes, powers and duties come within the province of any other committee.

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Selecting a lot.

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Selecting a lender.

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Selecting a builder.

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Reviewing your building contract.

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