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

·         Forestry

 

AMC 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.

Chair:  Mena Kaehler (Winona)

Vice Chair: Rich Sve (Lake)

AMC Policy Analyst: Annalee Garletz