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AMC Core FOCUS AREAS
AMC understands that a vibrant economy leads to higher living standards, improved public safety and quality of life. AMC supports this ever-upward cycle of growth by keeping its focus on improving four broad policy priorities: Competitiveness, Sustainability, Security and Quality of Life. These four core areas represent the binational policy drive for the Arizona-Sonora region, and will enable the opportunity to capitalize on the opportunities the region has to offer.
Read further under each Core Focus Area section highlighting the mission for each area, and showcasing the Governor's specific binational policy initiatives.
Read further under each Core Focus Area section highlighting the mission for each area, and showcasing the Governor's specific binational policy initiatives.
Letter from GOVERNOR BREWER
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) website, where you will experience ample information highlighting common success stories between Arizona and Mexico. I am privileged to Chair an organization with a 50-year legacy of leaders who have honored the commitment of fostering a bilateral relationship with Mexico, especially with our neighbors of the state of Sonora. I have enjoyed establishing the working relationship with the new Sonoran administration led by my good friend Governor Guillermo Padres to identify, address and deploy initiatives to create a stronger region encompassed by our Core Focus Areas: Competitiveness, Sustainability, Security and Quality of Life.
The AMC has flourished into a key platform of cross border dialogue in the U.S.-Mexico border region as it deals with issues across the political spectrum such as water, real estate, health, education, commerce, and security just to mention a few. Each person involved in the work of the AMC plays a vital role in confronting issues our region is faced with, advocating for change in policies that affect us, as well opportunities that exist throughout the Arizona-Sonora region. It is through the contributions of our members and co-chairs from both the private and public sectors that we are able to capitalize on the strengths of the region and I look forward to your continued help as we develop broader policy initiatives promoting our four core focus areas that have been defined in detail within this section.
This is truly a dynamic and unique organization that has impacted the economic and well being of both states by connecting the region globally. I urge existing and non-existing members to join the AMC, so we can together nourish the great possibilities the transborder region offers.
Sincerely,
Janice K. Brewer
Governor
AMC Chair
Welcome to the Arizona-Mexico Commission (AMC) website, where you will experience ample information highlighting common success stories between Arizona and Mexico. I am privileged to Chair an organization with a 50-year legacy of leaders who have honored the commitment of fostering a bilateral relationship with Mexico, especially with our neighbors of the state of Sonora. I have enjoyed establishing the working relationship with the new Sonoran administration led by my good friend Governor Guillermo Padres to identify, address and deploy initiatives to create a stronger region encompassed by our Core Focus Areas: Competitiveness, Sustainability, Security and Quality of Life.
The AMC has flourished into a key platform of cross border dialogue in the U.S.-Mexico border region as it deals with issues across the political spectrum such as water, real estate, health, education, commerce, and security just to mention a few. Each person involved in the work of the AMC plays a vital role in confronting issues our region is faced with, advocating for change in policies that affect us, as well opportunities that exist throughout the Arizona-Sonora region. It is through the contributions of our members and co-chairs from both the private and public sectors that we are able to capitalize on the strengths of the region and I look forward to your continued help as we develop broader policy initiatives promoting our four core focus areas that have been defined in detail within this section.
This is truly a dynamic and unique organization that has impacted the economic and well being of both states by connecting the region globally. I urge existing and non-existing members to join the AMC, so we can together nourish the great possibilities the transborder region offers.
Sincerely,
Janice K. Brewer
Governor
AMC Chair
Governor Brewer’s Direct Involvement
The AMC offers a platform for a direct discussion with local, tribal, state and federal stakeholders on important bilateral issues present in the Arizona-Sonora region. The AMC has become the conduit for Governor Brewer to be informed on current issues facing border communities and identify best practices to identify a solution. The ongoing bilateral relationship between our neighboring state of Sonora, and even Mexico, has flourished by the Governor's dedication to the AMC and importance in fostering this relationship. The commitment of both Governors, from Arizona and Sonora, to participate in the AMC's plenary session is what makes this a unique and prosperous organization helping to accomplish its mission in providing quality of life to the border region. The biannual plenary sessions take place in Arizona during the summer and Sonora during the fall. During the plenary sessions, Governor Brewer along with Governor Padres hold private biateral meetings to discuss issues such as updates to the Arizona-Sonora Ports of Entry, border security issues, legislative sessions, border leaders, and economic opportunities along the CANAMEX trade corridor. As a result to such meetings, Governor Brewer is able to identify state resources and gear them towards border communities when appropriate. In many instances, the meetings call for federal support either from Mexico or the United States, prompting the Governor to seek federal support from federal agencies or congressional leadership. The AMC has created the ideal bilateral platform bringing all stakeholders to discuss common issues between Arizona and Mexico, engaging all entities in government to make this a safe and global competitive region.
Border Governors CONFERENCE
The Border Governors Conference (BGC) is an annual forum that brings together the Governors of the 10 U.S. - Mexico border states, along with other stakeholders of both countries. Considered among the largest binational venues, the BGC provides a platform for policy engagement, collaboration and identification of objectives for the Governors' agenda through the signing of a joint declaration. The chair and vice chair of the BGC alternate between U.S. and Mexico border states, and the chair typically hosts the meeting in their respective state. The BGC policy strategies are developed, evaluated and implemented through the Border Governors Representatives and thirteen Work Tables, comprised by key state officials from each of the border states, under the four policy areas of: Competitiveness, Sustainability, Security and Quality of Life. The work tables include: Agriculture and Livestock, Border Security, Education, Economic Development, Emergency and Civil Protection, Energy, Environment, Health, Logistics and International Crossings, Science and Technology, Tourism, Water, and Wildlife.
For more information about the BGC, please visit http://www.bordergovernors2010.org
(The AMC has paralleled efforts with BGC through the four broad policy areas to maintain a same momentum for the opportunities along the Arizona-Sonora region.)
For more information about the BGC, please visit http://www.bordergovernors2010.org
(The AMC has paralleled efforts with BGC through the four broad policy areas to maintain a same momentum for the opportunities along the Arizona-Sonora region.)
