As most of you are aware of is the ever growing problems with security, both on your PC and on the Internet. Our major security issue was with our reservations application.

We have installed a new application which controls the know security issues and provide several enhancements. As with any upgrades there are pluses and minuses.

The new reservation process requires you to become a registered user. The initial registration will require an email to be confirmed before making your reservation. Once you have registered it is much easier to make your reservation with a simple log-in.

Thanks, Your Webmaster

Here is your opportunity to shape the future of the MAIA continuing education and code training. We need folks to work with us on the education committee.

We need your help! Members,please contact me, Delaine Youmans.

U.S. Green Building Council and International Code Council Formally Commit to Joint Educational, Business, and Policy Initiatives to Further Green Building Practices.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the International Code Council (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that forges a stronger relationship between the two organizations in order to further green building practices.

"This agreement with the International Code Council and USGBC opens the door to a better quality of life for us all," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. "Human health and well-being is a cornerstone of green building practices and of ICC's work. Joining together in a formal agreement ensures that we will share ideas, education, and opportunities."

ICC's vision is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of people by creating better buildings and safer communities. This vision is congruent with USGBC's core purpose: to create an environmentally responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. The MOU recognizes the leadership roles of both of the organizations, while laying out areas of mutual interest, such as advocacy and education initiatives, in which USGBC and the Code Council can work cooperatively to advance their missions. The MOU also addresses exploring and implementing joint business opportunities.

The objectives of the organization is to :
 Promote continuity of building code     
     Enforcement, inspection, and training in
     The Metro Atlanta area.
Provide a mechanism where Metro
     Building officials, building code inspectors
     And other interested parties can  
     Collectively discuss code interpretation
     And code theory as well as new
     Construction techniques and materials.

MAIA affiliated counties, as filed with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, are Butts, Clayton, Cobb, Dekalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton.