Outreach Committee

Engaging Members. Expanding Connections.

Our Mission

Provide leadership that energizes and encourages the development of the Association’s membership & provide products and services that improve Uniformity, Communications, Participation, and the Improvement of Code Administration.

Outreach Committee Overview

Outreach Services is a committee of the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) tasked with engaging local jurisdictions and agencies to provide additional resources and help foster communication and interdepartmental collaboration.

The committee is responsible for sharing communications/resources and offering help as needed to bring our jurisdictions and organizations closer together. We also take on special projects from the executive board or membership as needed.

Outreach Committee Work Plan

Investigate development of a building official mentor-protégé program
Coordinate any International Building Safety Week activities
Review option for increasing membership participation in WABO activities
Develop a system for maintaining communication with liaisons
Investigate, develop, and coordinate other new programs as needed, which may include: 1. Promote information on role and responsibilities of the building official; 2. Investigate development of a “building department/operations peer review program”; 3. Provide assistance to building officials on building department issues; 4. Collect data of value to building officials in the conduct of their responsibilities; 5. Analyze current award and recognition programs; 6. Coordinate recognition of member jurisdiction accomplishments; 7. Investigate establishment of a code administration and enforcement practices information database; 8. Investigate development and maintenance of a local and building department policies and procedures information database

Why You Should Volunteer With This Committee

The Outreach Committee is the cornerstone of WABO. Without members, WABO is just an idea. This committee not only energizes and encourages the membership but facilitates the growth of new members and sponsors. The relationships that are built by being a part of WABO starts with the initial contact that is provided by the Outreach Committee. Members who participate in this committee will enjoy the accomplishment of taking WABO into the future.