PIMA COUNTY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ADVISORY COUNCIL

PURPOSE: To advise and consult with the Board of Supervisors, Department of Environmental Quality Staff, and the Department of Environmental Quality Director in administering environmental quality matters.

AUTHORIZATION: ARS §49-477 and Pima County Ordinance No. 1993-128, superseding Ordinance No. 1987-68 and Ordinance No. 1990-114.

NUMBER OF MEMBERS: Ten members who are knowledgeable in the field of environmental protection including air pollution and its control, water quality protection and solid waste/hazardous materials management, with one member from each of the following fields or range of fields:

General business/industry including manufacturing, real estate, tourism or development
Mining industry or utilities
Automotive industry or small business
Consumer protection or public or environmental interest
Environmental conservation or resource management
Science or engineering
Health or education
Transportation and land use planning
Hydrology, water resources or waste management
Environmental planning or environmental law

None of the members may hold a governmental position with any incorporated city or town in Pima County or the Pima County government itself while serving on the council.

APPOINTMENT DESIGNATION: Members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors from lists of qualified candidates nominated by the Board of Supervisors, various professional or community organizations representative of the indicated fields, or other governmental entities within Pima County. The Board of Supervisors shall fill each vacancy within three months of the effective date of the vacancy.

APPOINTMENT TERM: Three year staggered terms and members shall serve until reappointed or replaced.

NUMBER OF MEETINGS PER YEAR: 4 to 12

STANDARD MEETING TIME: 1:30 PM

STANDARD MEETING DAY: Third Wednesday, every other month

LOCATION OF MEETINGS: Varies, check posted agenda for meeting.

COORDINATOR: Vicki Bennie, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality
(520) 740-3330

MEMBERS/AREA OF REPRESENTATION

1. Daniel G. Rowe Automotive Business/Industry	6. Eric Betterton, Ph.D. Environmental Planning
2. Antonio (Tony) Gomez, Jr. Mining Industry Management	7. Alan MacDonald Public Interest
3. Ben Dorris General Business/Industry	8. Roger L. Caldwell, Ph.D. Environmental/Conservation
4. Peter Livingston, P.E. Water Resources	9. Vacant
5. Mark Witten, Ph.D. Health/Education	10. Warren Thompson, P.E. Engineering

AGENDAS:

January 17, 2007	January 16, 2008
March 21, 2007	March 19, 2008
May 16, 2007	May 21, 2008
July 18, 2007	July 16, 2008
September 19, 2007	September 17, 2008
November 14, 2007	November 19, 2008

MINUTES:

January 17, 2007	January 16, 2008
March 21, 2007	March 19, 2008
May 16, 2007	May 21, 2008
July 18, 2007 (No Meeting - Lack of quorum)	July 16, 2008
September 19, 2007	September 17, 2008 (Minutes pending approval)
November 14 , 2007	November 19, 2008 (No Meeting - Lack of quorum)