AVIATION POLICY COMMITTEE
The Aviation Policy Committee was formed by the Board of Directors in 1985 to identify mechanisms to address continuing noise mitication strategies. The Committee was abolished in 2010.
CLIMATE CHANGE STEERING COMMITTEE
Appointed by Chair, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments:
Maryland members: George S. (Tad) Aburn, Jr., Department of the Environment; Roger Berliner, Montgomery County; Camille A. Exum, Prince George's County; Judith F. Davis, Greenbelt.
In April 2007, the Climate Change Steering Committee was created by resolution of the Board of Directors to advise the Board on strategies and goals for a regional climate change program. The Committee was to measure local greenhouse gas emissions; study the local impact of climate change; and evaluate the feasibility of establishing a carbon reduction fund for the Washington region. In July 2009, its mission was assumed by the Climate, Energy and Environment Policy Committee.
HOMELAND SECURITY & PUBLIC SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE
Terry J. Seamens, Takoma Park, Maryland, Chair (chosen by Chair, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in Jan., 1-year term), 2008
Appointed by Maryland county governments:
Appointed by Maryland municipal governments:
Selected by legislative delegations of Frederick, Mongomery & Prince George's counties: Karen S. Montgomery
In December 2008, combined with Human Services Policy Committee to form Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee.
HUMAN SERVICES POLICY COMMITTEE
JOINT WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY GOVERNANCE REVIEW TASK FORCE
Appointed by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments & Greater Washington Board of Trade:
In June 2010, the Joint Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Governance Review Task Force was convened by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Greater Washington Board of Trade. The Task Force was to review the organizational structure of the Transit Authority and consider how to make it more effective.
On November 17, 2010, the Task Force issued its report.
METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
Michael Brown, District of Columbia, Chair (chosen by Chair, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in Jan., 1-year term), 2010
Appointed by Maryland county governments:
Appointed by Maryland municipal governments:
Selected by legislative delegations of Frederick, Montgomery & Prince George's counties: one vacancy
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
The Metropolitan Development Policy Committee advised the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Board on policy issues relating to planning, land use, forecasting, and economic development. The Committee promoted regional coordination of land use, transportation and environmental policies.
PANEL ON ANALYSIS OF & POTENTIAL FOR ALTERNATE DEDICATED REVENUE SOURCES FOR WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (METRO FUNDING PANEL)
Mortimer L. Downey, Staff Director
1401 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005
The Panel on Analysis of and Potential for Alternate Dedicated Revenue Sources for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was authorized by the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in September 2004. The Panel, also known as the Metro Funding Panel, considered funding options for the region's public transit system. On January 6, 2005, the Panel issued its recommendations.
TASK FORCE ON HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA
TASK FORCE ON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY ISSUES
Appointed by Maryland county governments:
Appointed by Maryland municipal governments:
Representing water utilities: Charles Crowder; Dale Hammes; Joseph K. Hoffman; Thomas Jacobus; Jerry N. Johnson; Chuck Murray; John Sloper.
Staff:
James W. Shell, Principal Water Resources Planner, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
On July 14, 1999, the Task Force on Regional Water Supply Issues was created by the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The Board acted in response to serious drought-related conditions that affected the water supply in the metropolitan Washington region.
Initially, the Task Force charge was to review water supply policies, plans, programs, and regional drought emergency agreements. The Task Force reported its findings to the Board of Directors on November 10, 1999.
Mary H. Hynes, Arlington County, Virginia, Chair (chosen by Chair, Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments in Jan., 1-year term), 2010
Staff: Stuart A. Freudberg (202) 962-3340; e-mail: sfreudberg@mwcog.org
Nancy M. Floreen, Montgomery County, Maryland, Chair
Staff: Renee Y. Farrish (202) 962-3343; e-mail: rfarrish@mwcog.org
Montgomery County: Marc B. Elrich; Darlene Flynn; Thomas Street
Prince George's County: William A. Campos; Vernon R. Herron; Maj. H. P. Stawinski.
Bowie: Diane M. Polangin
College Park: Stephanie E. Stullich
Gaithersburg: Jud Ashman
Greenbelt: Edward V. J. Putens
Takoma Park: Terry J. Seamans
In December 2008, merged with Homeland Security and Public Safety Policy Committee to form Human Services and Public Safety Policy Committee.
Staff: Ronald F. Kirby (202) 962-3310; e-mail: rkirby@mwcog.org
Kwame R. Brown and James W. Dyke, Jr., Co-Chairs
Ron Carlee, D.P.A.; Michael Daniels; Penelope A. Gross; Andrea C. Harrison; JayEtta Z. Hecker; Betty Ann Kane; John Mason; Patricia A. McGuire, J.D.; Peter T. Metzger; Constance A. Morella; Anthony T. Pierce; Bruce F. Romer; Emanuel L. Rouvelas; Peter A. Shapiro; Stuart L. Solomon; Anthony A. Williams.
Staff: Paul Desjardin (202) 962-3293; e-mail: pdesjardin@mwcog.org
Frederick County: David P. Gray
Montgomery County: Marc B. Elrich; Fariba Kassiri; Marlene Michaelson.
Prince George's County: David Byrd; Thomas E. Dernoga.
Bowie: Geraldine Valentino-Smith
College Park: Robert T. Catlin
Gaithersburg: Michael Sesma
Greenbelt: Konrad E. Herling
Rockville: Piotr Gajewski
Takoma Park: Josh Wright
Appointed by Federal City Council, Greater Washington Board of Trade, & Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments:
Rudolph G. Penner, Chair
Gus Bauman; Thomas M. Downs; James W. Dyke, Jr.; Nuria I. Fernandez; J. Kenneth Klinge; John E. Petersen; Dale Susan Rosenthal; Major F. Riddick, Jr.; Michael C. Rogers; Pauline A. Schneider; Matthew S. Watson; James A. Wilding.
(202) 661-5308
e-mail: downey@pbworld.com
The Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments created the Task Force on Homeland Security and Emergency Response for the National Capital Area on November 14, 2001, in response to the terrorist events of September 11, 2001. The Task Force developed the Regional Emergency Coordination Plan that includes emergency communications, and a GIS-based infrastructure. The plan was being devised in cooperation with Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, the Council's participating governments, and agencies of the federal government. The Board of Directors approved the Plan on September 11, 2002, and on November 13, 2002 created the National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council to replace the Task Force.
Penny Gross, Fairfax County,Virginia, Chair
Frederick County: John L. Thompson, Jr.
Montgomery County: James A. Caldwell; one vacancy.
Prince George's County: Donna M. P. Wilson, Esq.; one vacancy.
Bowie: R. James Henrikson
College Park: Joseph L. Nagro
Gaithersburg: Frederick J. Felton
Greenbelt: vacancy
Rockville: vacancy
Takoma Park: Daryl L. Braithwaite
Stuart A. Freudberg, Director of Environmental Programs, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
(202) 962-3340; e-mail: sfreudberg@mwcog.org
(202) 962-3342; e-mail: jshell@mwcog.org
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