He said AGC does, however, question many of the regulations implemented in the name of affirmative action. These regulations, he said, are excessively complex and burdensome, and in addition, they are far more focused on statistical results than on the basic fairness to which the Nation aspires. He said, Government programs for minority and women business enterprises are equally, if not more troublesome. These programs do not only distort their ultimate objective, but also neglect the immediate need to increase the stability, financial strength, and competitiveness of these firms. Every time an employment decision is made, AGC members must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Immigration Reform, National Labor Relations Act, and a host of others.
Individuals join the association on a volunteer basis.
Cited from the North Dakota Association of Realtors code of ethics, which originally was established in 1913. The AGC includes heavy-type contracting firms that build highways and commercial buildings. Ibid., p. 202. Ibid., p. 204.