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Zubia's Second Fireside Chat Addresses Important Organizational Issues

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Code Council Board of Directors President Adolf Zubia outlines several organizational initiatives during his second Fireside Chat. The event was part of Building Safety Week activities in Washington, D.C.

International Code Council Board President Adolf Zubia and Chief Executive Officer Rick Weiland discussed important organizational issues during the Fireside Chat that was part of this year's Building Safety Week activities. President Zubia updated attendees on recent changes to the Council's code development process, proposed changes to the Code Council Bylaws, and the new three-year election process that will include sectional and at-large representation on the Board of Directors.

Weiland discussed the International Energy Conservation Code being included in the economic stimulus package and the Council's efforts to have the Community Building Code Administrative Grant Act reintroduced in Congress. Both Zubia and Weiland weighed in on the economic health of the organization.

Click here to listen to the Fireside Chat.