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Speaking out about manufacturing issues means speaking up! One of the primary ways for members to ensure their voices are heard is by participating in an MMA Advisory Committee.
Members may join one or more of the following committees:
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- Air Quality Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Mike Johnston, Director of Regulatory Affairs, MMA
Actively monitors air quality regulations and participates in the development of legislative and regulatory policy. (Meets monthly)
- Education and Training Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Amy Shaw, Director of Education and Employment Relations, MMA
Reviews education reform initiatives and advises MMA on educational and training issues. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Energy Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Chuck Hadden, Vice President of Government Affairs, MMA
Provides a forum for exchanging information on energy utilization and potential industry strategies to lower overall energy costs. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Environmental Quality Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Mike Johnston, Director of Regulatory Affairs, MMA
Addresses environmental issues of broad concern to manufacturers and provides opportunities to interact with policy-makers and legislators. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Government Affairs Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Chuck Hadden, Vice President of Government Affairs, MMA
Provides an overview of broad issues of concern on almost every major issue impacting manufacturers. Provides opportunities for interaction with state government officials. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Health Care Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Amy Shaw, Director of Education and Employment Relations, MMA
Closely monitors issues that impact employers’ healthcare costs. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Industrial Health Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Amy Shaw, Director of Education and Employee Relations, MMA
Facilitates communication between MIOSHA, Michigan’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and the employer community on issues related to health standards and other state regulations. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Lawyers Committee*
Staff Contact: Dave Zurvalec, Vice President of Industrial Relations, MMA
Monitors and takes an active role in major court cases that may impact manufacturing. (Meets every other month)
* Requires an annual participation fee
- MIOSHA Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Amy Shaw, Director of Education and Employment Relations, MMA
Discusses issues and recommends positions on matters related to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health programs. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Solid and Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Mike Johnston, Director of Regulatory Affairs, MMA
Reviews and analyzes solid waste, hazardous waste and recycling proposals and regulations. (Meets quarterly)
- Tax Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Chuck Hadden, Vice President of Government Affairs, MMA
Reviews and provides recommendations on tax-related issues. (Meets monthly)
- Technology Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Chuck Hadden, Vice President of Government Affairs, MMA
Explores advances in technology and how they will affect manufacturers. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
- Tool & Die Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Amy Shaw, Director of Education and Employment Relations, MMA
Provides guidance and educational experiences for members of the tool and die community. (Meets quarterly)
- Water Quality Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Mike Johnston, Director of Regulatory Affairs, MMA
Reviews a broad array of water quality issues such as surface and groundwater regulations, permit requirements and Great Lakes water quality standards. (Meets quarterly)
- Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee
Staff Contact: Amy Shaw, Director of Education and Employment Relations, MMA
Reviews workers' compensation issues that impact employers and provides an opportunity to interact with state government officials. (Meets on an as-needed basis)
Interested in a committee? Contact Shirley Enright at 800-253-9039 ext. 552 or 517-487-8552.
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How do I become a member of an Advisory Committee?
Contact Shirley Enright in the government affairs office at 800-253-9039 ext. 552 or 517-487-8552.
Who sits on the Advisory Committees?
All members are welcome to join a committee and share their input.
How is MMA’s legislative policy developed?
The members of the MMA Advisory Committees develop the legislative policy. They are closest to the issue, many dealing directly with the effects of the legislation or regulation. Once the committee develops policy, the government affairs staff works to implement it.
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