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Marin Appointed Chair of CBSC

Marin

Rosario Marin has been appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve as Secretary of the State and Consumer Services Agency and Chair of the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). Prior to this appointment, she served as full-time member of the California Integrated Waste Management Board, appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger in April 2004 to represent the public. In September 2004, Marin was unanimously elected Board Chair. Also in 2004, Cal EPA Secretary Alan Lloyd appointed her to head the California-Baja California Border Environmental Program. In addition, she served as a member of the U.S. EPA Border 2012 program.

	New CBSC Commissioners, Executive Director Named New Commissioners Christina Jamison - Fire Official Kim Blacksmith - Public/Disabled Susan Dowty - Structural Engineer New Executive Director E. David Walls of Housing and Community Development (HCD) was appointed the new Executive Director of the CBSC. Walls served as the state housing program manager for HCD since 2002. Prior to joining HCD, he served as a building inspector for the County of Sutter from 1995 to 2001, and for the City of Galt from 1992 to 1995. Previous to that, he was a general contractor for Ayers Construction. Walls has certifications in building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical inspection. He is also certified in code enforcement and is an instructor of the California Building Standards Code at the University of California, Davis.

Marin was appointed Treasurer of the United States by President George W. Bush in 2001 and served until 2003. As U.S. Treasurer, her duties included oversight of the U.S. Mint and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In addition, she spearheaded the Treasury's financial literacy outreach efforts and served as a member of the Partnership for Prosperity efforts between the U.S. and Mexico, as well as the White House Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

Scott Joins ICC As New
Western States Fire Representative

	Scott

Kevin H. Scott has joined ICC Government Relations as a Senior Regional Manager, Fire Services Activities. Scott was the Deputy Chief of the Kern County Fire Department. He will assist the fire service in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Hawaii.
Scott began working for the Kern County Fire Department in 1976 and worked the last 20 years in its Fire Prevention Office. He served as Fire Marshal from 2001 to 2005. As Deputy Chief, he supervised the Fire Marshal and all fire prevention activities for the Kern County and eight incorporated cities. Since 1985, he administered the code adoption process for Kern County.
Scott is based in ICC's Whittier District Office. He can be reached at 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233) ext. 7273 or via e-mail.

2006/07 Code Development Cycle
The proposed changes to the 2006 I-Codes and the hearing dates, as well as the code hearing schedule, are now posted on ICC's website. Stay current with this cycle so that you will be aware ahead of time of the approved changes to the model codes, and how they may affect your jurisdiction.

2007 Conference Education Program
Call for Presentations
ICC is seeking proposals for education sessions to be presented during its 2007 Annual Conference in Reno, Nevada. Education sessions are scheduled for October 2-3, 2007. Deadline for submitting proposals is November 10, 2006.

State Agencies
Each state agency has posted its proposed amendments to the 2006 IBC and IFC. Visit the websites to view the proposed rulemaking, and how you may get involved. Each agency's Web address is shown under the Links section of this eReport.
The CBSC has targeted January 1, 2008, as the effective date for the 2007 California Building and Fire Codes.

Member Input Sought

	ICC Immediate Past President Frank Hodge and President Henry Green answer questions during the meeting.

Members who attend the 2006 ICC Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, will have an opportunity to participate in a forum on the proposed joint venture between ICC and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) to develop single plumbing and mechanical codes.
More information, including background material and the complete program of the July 15 Town Hall meeting is available.

ICC Chapters
Thank you is sometimes not quite enough. However, ICC wants to thank all the chapters that sent in their Annual Reports. This year, 92 percent of the California Chapters submitted reports. This is an outstanding showing for California.
When a Chapter submits its Annual Report, it ensures that the Chapter will receive full benefits. By submitting a report before the June 1 deadline, the Chapter President is entitled to a complimentary registration to the ICC Annual Conference in September. The Chapter is also entitled to a Chapter Education benefit day of training the following year.
Annual Report forms are mailed to Chapter Presidents each spring. An electronic version of the Annual Report form is available online. The Annual Report has proven to be the most efficient method of updating ICC's Chapter database, as well as get information quickly to interested parties regarding California.
ICC is requesting that each Chapter please take a moment to forward their updated member e-mail list to ICC. The Chapter membership is rapidly growing, and ICC will use the updated lists to ensure that the Chapter members have the advantage of receiving this eReport, and as well as other information regarding ICC.
Please e-mail your lists to Leslie Haberek.

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NOTE: This eReport is intended to provide information to interested parties as to how the International Code Council, Inc. is assisting CBSC and the state agencies during California’s code adoption process.

Please do not construe this eReport to be reporting on California’s overall code adoption process. Information on this matter must be obtained from the CBSC.

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