When and where will the elections be held next year?
For many years, SEMCOG’s Executive Committee elections have taken place at March General Assembly meetings. However, we’re making a change! This year, the elections will be conducted at individual county bloc outreach meetings beginning in the winter of 2025 (see schedule below). Along with holding the elections, these interactive meetings will provide an opportunity to learn about hot topics at SEMCOG and network with member elected officials and staff. Details about the outreach meetings and elections will be included in Regional Update and other notices moving forward.
What is the Executive Committee‘s role?
Gwen Markham, Oakland County Commissioner, shares her insights on her experience with SEMCOG and her role on the Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the chief working committee and financial control body for SEMCOG. It proposes, discusses, and reviews regional studies and plans, and takes action on policies and legislative positions to improve Southeast Michigan. The Committee meets six times per year at SEMCOG offices.
What is discussed at the meetings?
SEMCOG’s Chairperson is responsible for leading Executive Committee meetings. Typical agenda items include reports from standing committees and task forces in the areas of transportation, economic development, environment and infrastructure, finance and budget, and legislative issues. The Executive Committee is charged with approving important regional plans within these planning areas. Other agenda items include guest speakers from member communities and partner agencies, panel discussions, and input sessions.
Who can run for a seat?
General Assembly delegates and alternates are eligible to run for the Executive Committee representing their respective county and government bloc (Cities/ Villages or Townships). Our education delegates and alternates are eligible to run for Executive Committee seats for Community Colleges and Intermediate School Districts (ISDs). General Assembly delegates and alternates for counties and the City of Detroit are automatically seated on the Executive Committee. Specific requirements are as follows:
- Delegates must be elected officials,
- Alternates may be elected or appointed officials,
- Alternates to the General Assembly can only serve as alternates to the Executive Committee.
Delegates and alternates to the Executive Committee are also eligible to serve as SEMCOG officers. However, only elected official members are eligible to serve as officers. Please consider running in the elections if you are a SEMCOG General Assembly representative for your community. We encourage our members to attend the outreach meetings and vote in the elections!
County Outreach Meetings / Executive Committee Elections
Livingston County – February 20
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Brighton
Macomb County – February 26
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Mount Clemens
Monroe County – March 5
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Frenchtown Township
Oakland County – February 25
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Pontiac
St. Clair County – February 19
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Port Huron
Washtenaw County – February 20
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Ypsilanti Township
Wayne County – February 27
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Dearborn
For more information about SEMCOG’s Executive Committee elections, contact Susan Stefanski, Specialist, Membership.
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