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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear All,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am writing to let you know of a role you can play in helping Oregon’s rural communities. The Governor’s Office recently alerted ODE to an option to join the International Code Council (ICC) to help promote the use of Oregon’s forest products
industry. The short version is that cross laminated timber (CLT) is being considered for an expanded role in the International Building Code. Oregon has already adopted the use of CLT in its building code and this vote would be to expand that use in the international
code which could lead to more need for CLT and more jobs available to Oregon’s rural areas. ODE is in the process of signing up for participation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Details:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Must register the primary representative by March 16 (this Friday)<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The number of votes that your district would receive is based on population<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here is the email from the Governor’s Office representative.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Colleagues,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">This message is going to state agencies with a role in economic and community development, health, safety, and more. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Please share with any relevant state entities as well as with local government partners.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Note the short timeline for registration: March 16. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Thanks for your attention to this matter.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Best,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Jason Lewis-Berry</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Regional Solutions Director/Jobs & Economy Policy Advisor</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Office of Governor Kate Brown</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Somerville Bldg| 900 Court St. NE | Salem OR 97301<br>
É Office 503.378.5232 | È Cell 971.240.3639 | * </span><a href="mailto:jason.lewis-berry@oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">jason.lewis-berry@oregon.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.regionalsolutions.oregon.gov/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">www.regionalsolutions.oregon.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">---------</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">In 2018, the International Code Council (ICC) will consider amendments to the International Building Code (IBC) to expand the use of cross laminated timber (CLT) and other mass
timber products for construction of tall wood buildings (increasing the limit from six to eighteen stories).</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Oregon has already adopted code for the safe use of CLT in a variety of building types. Our building codes provide equal treatment for a wide range of building materials. They
put a premium on safety while flexibly working with architects and builders. In short, Oregon’s codes are a model for the rest of the country. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">If the ICC follows Oregon’s lead and adopts code around the use of CLT into the IBC, the international code will expand the market for Oregon’s advanced wood products, creating
more jobs in rural areas. The new code would also provide more opportunities for communities to use sustainably harvested forest products and reduce their carbon footprint.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">While anyone can become a member of the ICC, only registered ICC government members, including agencies and departments, are eligible to vote. The ICC allows government organizations
to designate 4 to 12 voting representatives/employees per unit. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Qualified government agencies are “governmental units, departments or agencies engaged in the administration, formulation, implementation or enforcement of laws, ordinances,
rules or regulations relating to the public health, safety and welfare.”</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">To ensure Oregon’s experience can be put to good use, Governor Brown encourages eligible Oregon state agencies and departments to become informed and register to participate.
Registration <u>before March 16</u> permits agency representatives to participate in the upcoming amendment process. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Registration is now open. If you are interested, please use the following instructions:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Each unit of government first selects a primary representative, who becomes a member of the ICC. Then, as a state with more than 150,000 residents, each unit of government
may designate up to 12 voting representatives. All voting is online. </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">1.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> <i>Select a representative of your government unit, department or agency to join ICC. Cost
is $370 per unit. To register online visit the ICC web site:</i></span><a href="https://www.iccsafe.org/membership/join-icc/"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">https://www.iccsafe.org/membership/join-icc/</span></i></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">2.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> <i>Begin thinking about who your voting reps will be. You will need to designate 12 individuals
in order to have all 12 votes count. </i></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">3.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> <i>Prepare to vote in November. Additional recommendations will be provided when the ICC agenda
is complete.</i></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">To help us follow up with more information, please return a list of your primary representative (with email address) and direct any questions to Governor Brown’s Advisor for
Economy and Jobs at </span><a href="mailto:Jason.Lewis-Berry@oregon.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">Jason.Lewis-Berry@oregon.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Constantia",serif">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michael<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:90%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:90%;color:#1B75BC">Michael Elliott<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:90%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:90%">Office of School Facilities Team Lead<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:90%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:90%">503-947-5627 | 503-551-9227<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:90%"><a href="mailto:Michael.s.elliott@state.or.us"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:90%;color:blue">Michael.s.elliott@state.or.us</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:90%"> |
</span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/ode"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:90%;color:blue">www.oregon.gov/ode</span></a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:90%"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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