Michigan Laws 125.2007b – Advisory committee; projects relating to port facilities; recommendations
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 125.2007b
- Board: means the board of directors of the Michigan strategic fund, except where the context clearly requires a different definition. See Michigan Laws 125.2004
- Majority leader: see Floor Leaders
- Port facilities: means seawall jetties; piers; wharves; docks; boat landings; marinas; warehouses; storehouses; elevators; grain bins; cold storage plants; bunkers; oil tanks; ferries; canals; locks; bridges; tunnels; seaways; conveyors; modern appliances for the economical handling, storage, and transportation of freight and handling of passenger traffic; transfer and terminal facilities required for the efficient operation and development of ports and harbors; other harbor improvements; or improvements, enlargements, remodeling, or extensions of any of these buildings or structures. See Michigan Laws 125.2004
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
(1) The governor shall establish and appoint an advisory committee to make recommendations to the board regarding projects relating to port facilities.
(2) The advisory board described in subsection (1) shall contain 9 members appointed by the governor as follows:
(a) Five members representing the interests of the following geographical areas of this state as determined by the governor:
(i) The Upper Peninsula of this state.
(ii) The southwest area of this state.
(iii) The northern Lower Peninsula of this state.
(iv) The southeast area of this state.
(v) The thumb area or midstate area of this state.
(b) One member representing the interests of the agricultural business supply and handling industry.
(c) One member representing the interests of the aggregate supply community.
(d) One member appointed from 2 or more nominees of the majority leader of the senate.
(e) One member appointed from 2 or more nominees of the speaker of the house of representatives.
(3) All of the individuals appointed to the advisory board described under subsection (2) shall be knowledgeable about port facilities or economic development as determined by the governor and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.