HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2003.05.08 - 27257Miscellaneous Resolution #03121
BY: Commissioner Eric Coleman, District #23
RE: Board of Commissioners — Oakland County Commissioner Participation on
Regional and National Boards
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is established under Public
Act 139 of 1973, the Optional Unified Form of County Government and is empowered to
"establish polices to be followed by the government of the county in the conduct of its
affairs;" and
WHEREAS, the policy and practices of Oakland County, as authorized by the Board of
Commissioners and set forth in the county budget and travel regulations, allows for
membership and participation in regional, statewide and national organizations; and
WHEREAS, these organizations, such as Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
(SEMCOG), Michigan Association of Counties (MAC), and National Association of
Counties (NACo), serve as advocates for changes in state and federal public policy in
Lansing and Washington as a single, strong voice for its local member governments;
and
WHEREAS, representation and participation by Oakland County Commissioners is
essential as elected leaders of local governments deliberate and make policy decisions
on regional issues which will significantly impact Oakland County residents, including
transportation, water quality, environmental protection and homeland security; and
WHEREAS, the presence and active participation of Oakland County Commissioners
with other local governments and educational institutions in recognizing regional
opportunities and planning for common needs ensures that regional policies reflect the
interests and concerns of the taxpayers of Oakland County; and
WHEREAS, Oakland County is no exception to the awesome task that confronts all of
America's counties: new and costly regulations from federal and state governments,
demands for additional services from citizens and limited tax resources; and
WHEREAS, by participating in regional and national organizations, Oakland County
saves tax dollars and staff time through the sharing and exchange of research
information, technical assistance, and careful review of legislation and regulations; and
WHEREAS, representatives from Oakland County are appointed to regional, state and
national boards to advocate on behalf of the citizens and businesses of Oakland County
and to ensure that the interests of our citizenry are represented before the Michigan
State legislature and United States Congress, and to seek adequate funding to address
our local needs.
WHEREAS, the benefit of maintaining a presence at the table where these decisions
are being made does require a commitment of time and financial resources to enable
County elected officials to travel to these meetings of boards, committees and
subcommittees.
missioner Eric Coleman
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rperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing Resolution.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby recognize the importance of having County
Commissioners present when state and federal policy decisions are being formulated
that will impact Oakland County residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
hereby establishes a policy authorizing the payment of registration and travel expenses,
in accordance with the county's established travel guidelines, for Oakland County
Commissioners who are appointed to serve on regional, state or national boards,
committees and/ or subcommittees.
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Resolution #03121 May 8, 2003
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.