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STAFF CONTACT:
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Cheryl Mergo, Sustainable Development Program Manager
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PURPOSE:
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Assist and advise elected officials in their decision-making responsibilities by making recommendations on issues related to solid waste management in the Gulf Coast planning region.
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NOMINATIONS
ACCEPTED FROM:
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H-GAC Board, Solid Waste Management Committee members
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MEMBERSHIP
REQUIREMENTS:
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25 primary members and their designated alternates appointed by the H-GAC Board as follows:
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Non-profit organization (with a solid waste emphasis) |
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Citizen/environmental groups |
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Industry-with representation from recycling, composting, hauling and disposal |
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Subregions 1-7 |
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Subregion 8
City of Houston (1)
Harris County (1)
Open (1)
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At-large local government (may be from any subregion and one of the at-large members will have a local enforcement emphasis) |
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MEETS:
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Quarterly
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TERMS:
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Two-year commitment
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