For More Information Contact:
Carolyn Morris, Clerk of the Legislature Email: cmorris@dutchessny.gov 845-486-2100
FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT BOARD (DISTRICT 3) - Landowner Representative (alternate) 2-Year Term
Encourages the preservation and development of fish and wildlife resources on privately-owned lands and waters, and to improve public recreational access to these resources. This Board meets March, June, September, and December on the third Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - Member, 3-Year Term
The Human Rights Commission seeks to foster mutual respect and understanding among all racial, religious, nationality, and other groups in the County. This commission meets as necessary. For further information, please visit https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Human-Rights/Human-Rights-Commission.htm
RESOURCE RECOVERY AGENCY - Member, 3-Year Term
The Resource Recovery Agency is a public benefit corporation created by the New York State Legislature for the purpose of providing solid waste management services for Dutchess County. For further information and meeting dates, please visit http://www.dcrra.org/
TICK TASK FORCE - Member, 2-Year Term
The mission of the Tick Task Force is to develop long-term goals and make recommendations to the Legislature in the efforts of understanding and safely controlling ticks and reducing Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases. The Tick Task Force meets March, April, May, August, September, and October at 4 p.m. For further information please visit https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/County-Legislature/Tick-Task-Force.htm
VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - Member, 2-Year Term
The Veterans Affairs Committee has the duty to make recommendations and advise the County Executive through the Director of Veterans Services, on issues of concern to Dutchess County veterans, and that in addition to advising the Legislature prior to taking any action which may affect veterans in accordance with their original charge, to also inform and advise the Dutchess County Legislature on any potential legislative matters of interest to veterans. This committee meets as necessary.
If you are interested, please send a resume and a brief letter of interest to the Dutchess County Legislature, Attention: Carolyn Morris, 22 Market Street, 6th Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or email to cmorris@dutchessny.gov
2020 REAPPORTIONMENT COMMISSION
Dutchess County is seeking civic minded individuals to serve on the Commission and prepare a plan for reapportionment and redistricting of County electoral legislative districts based on the 2020 federal census. If you would like to be considered as a member of the Reapportionment Commission, please complete the following information: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Reapportionment-Commission/rcm-form.aspx
