The AGIC Chairman is requesting nominations for a Director to join the Board. 

The role will provide an exciting opportunity to influence AGIC’s strategic direction and oversee its continuing growth during this critical period. The Board is currently focusing on securing the balance of funds needed to develop the AGIC sustainability rating scheme for infrastructure and achieve its other goals described in its 5 Year Business Plan. The role is a voluntary position. 

The successful candidate is expected to regularly participate in monthly meetings and advocate AGIC in their professional roles. 

If required, an election will be held at the AGIC Annual General Meeting being held in Brisbane on Thursday 12 August 2010. 

Candidates are requested to contact AGIC or download the Director Nomination and Candidate Form and submit completed forms and short bio (1 page maximum) to info@agic.net.au or postal address marked by Wednesday 21 July 2010.
 

Make a diary note…
AGIC’s second annual National Conference for Infrastructure Sustainability, Delivering and operating Australia’s infrastructure sustainably, will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in conjunction with the WCEAM Congress. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.wceam.com. Register by 1 September 2010 for early bird prices!

Call for papers (extension - due Friday 2 July 2010)
AGIC invites you to submit abstracts of no more than 300 words on different topics (please click on the link below to download an outline of topics and submission details). These papers and case studies will support the conference program which will include keynote addresses from peak overseas organisations, an update on pilot trials of one aspect of the AGIC rating tool and an overview on how AGIC will deliver a common metrics framework for sustainability assessments on infrastructure projects.

Trade booths available
AGIC members are invited to consider taking an exhibition booth (3m x 2m) at a cost of $3,300 (inc GST) at the WCEAM World Congress on Engineering Asset Management being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 25-27 October 2010.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Simply visit the website www.wceam.com and click on the Expressions of Interest tab to nominate for exhibitor / sponsorship information.