HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1963.10.07 - 20296October 7, 1963
4230 Miscellaneous Resolution No.
In Re: STATE GOVERNMENTAL REORGANIZATION
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, reorganization of the executive branch of our State Government
is required by the new constitution, and
WHEREAS, the constitution requires that the executive branch be com-
prised of not more than 20 principal departments, and
WHEREAS, the constitution emphasizes the paramount importance of health
in water management in Article IV, Section 52, which states: "The conservation and
development of the natural resources of the state are hereby declared to be paramount
public concern in the interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the people.
The legislature shall provide for the protection of the air, water and other natural
resources of the state from pollution, impairment and destruction", and
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that responsibility for all water management
functions performed by the state relating to man's use of water, including pollution
control, be vested in the new health agency, and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Department of Health has demonstrated its interest,
ability, and determination to provide the leadership, assistance and controls essential
to the development and protection of the water resources in this county, and
WHEREAS, an effective working relationship has been in existence for many
years between the local governmental units of this county and the State Health Depart-
ment in matters relating to both water supply and waste disposal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Board of
Supervisors declare it to be in the public interest of its people, that all responsibil-
ities vested in the State in relation to man's use of water, including water supply
and pollution control activities, be delegated to the State Health Agency and provide
that the Water Resources Commission be a separate agency therein, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that adequate provision be made for proper re-
presentation and consideration of all legitimate interests and uses of water in the
administration of this program, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be transmitted to the Executive
office; Local Government Sub-Committee of the joint Legislative Committee on Reor-
ganization; and members of the Oakland County delegation in the legislature.
David R. Calhoun
Moved by Calhoun supported by Rehard the resolution be adopted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.