AMC Policy Analyst: Annalee Garletz

Meeting Minutes

September 16-17, 2004

August 5, 2004

The Environment & Natural Resources Policy Committee has primary jurisdiction over the following subject matters: waste management, natural resource management, water quality, air quality, planning & zoning, drainage, wetland management, public lands, land use and forestry.

Policy committees are required to hold at least two regular meetings each year to consider resolutions submitted by member counties. A policy committee may create sub-committees in order to meet the needs of the committee.

• The AMC policy development process is carefully constructed to ensure that county officials:

• Are actively involved in policy development through district and policy committee meetings;

• Understand the issues facing county government and have a forum for thorough discussion;

• Have access to well-informed, professional staff which carefully follow the policy direction set by the membership; and

• Participate in the efforts necessary to fulfill the policy goals.

AMC policy statements are developed through a democratic process aimed at reflecting the collective opinion of county commissioners in Minnesota.