The purpose of the committee shall be to aid in the preparation, adoption, and implementation of the Southwest Michigan Multi-county Materials Management Plan alongside Berrien and Van Buren counties.
Meetings
The committee meets at 1 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Pokagon Band Community Center unless there is a holiday, in which case meetings are the second Monday. View information about Materials Management meetings, including minutes, here.
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Responsibilities
The Committee shall have such powers, authority, obligations, and duties pursuant to Part 115 of P.A. 451 of 1994 as amended. Some of the duties of the Committee shall include the following:
- Direct the DPA in the preparation of the MMP.
- Review and approve the DPA's work program under section 11587(4).
- Identify relevant local materials management policies and priorities.
- Ensure coordination in the preparation of the MMP.
- Inform and advise counties and municipalities with respect to the MMP.
- Ensure that the DPA is fulfilling the requirements of part 115 as to both the content of the MMP and public participation.
- Provide a new MMP to the State of Michigan and the CAA pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Act.
Term
Each Member shall initially serve five years. After their initial five-year term, there shall be a period of staggered appointments (for 2, 3, 4, and 5-year terms). See Bylaws for more detail.
Members
- Kalli Marshall, Chair
- Christopher Phillips, Vice-Chair
- Roseann Marchetti, Secretary
- Bob Baran
- Adam Brent
- Jeff Doroh
- John Egelhaaf
- John Giczewski
- Amy Huser
- David Kuhn
- Donnovan Kelley
- Jennifer Kanine
- Bob Kras
- Deah Muth
- Al Pscholka
- Paul Schincariol
- Dave Vollrath