2021 Group A OGCV

As indicated in the 2021 Group A Public Comment Agenda on page v and the recently posted Public Comment Hearing results, the Code Council Board of Directors, at the recommendation of the Long Term Code Development Process (LTCDP) Committee, added the following acknowledgment to CP 28 relative to conducting the OGCV:

8.2 Online Governmental Consensus Vote Voter Statement: In order to vote on the Online Governmental Consensus Vote, the eligible voter is required to acknowledge the following in order to proceed to the ballot:

1. I am currently an employee or public official actively engaged either full or part time in the administration, formulation, implementation or enforcement of laws, ordinances, rules or regulations relating to the public health, safety and welfare, or have Honorary Member status.

2. I am participating in this ICC activity in compliance with the ICC Code of Ethics, and I will avoid any circumstance that could create the appearance of a conflict of interest or otherwise compromise professional integrity.

3. As an eligible voting member, I have done my due diligence to become an informed voter on the matters that I am voting on, or as a representative of an ICC Governmental Member, my vote is being directed by the Governmental Member.

4. I am aware that voter guides that seek to influence or recommend voter positions are not endorsed by the International Code Council, and I understand that I am under no obligation to vote in accordance with any such voter guides.

5. I will not vote on any code change that would provide me with a direct personal financial benefit.

6. I will not vote on any code change that would provide a direct financial benefit to any individual or company with which I have a business interest or relationship.

In order to vote, all eligible voting members are required to execute this acknowledgement by completing and submitting this form prior to proceeding to the ballots on cdpACCESS. ICC staff will be cross-checking receipt of this form against submitted ballots to confirm that this form has been executed.

Once completed, please continue to cdpACCESS.com to cast your vote in the OGCV.