Steering Committee for the Millenium Reserve

Board and Commission Details

Function

The purpose of the Steering Committee is to serve as a central governing body that shall have leadership responsibilities for the overall execution of the Millennium Reserve Initiative.

Term

4 years

Senate Confirmation

No

Qualifications

Members shall represent organizations that are active in the Calumet region, and shall represent one or more of the following three primary areas of expertise and involvement: 1) environmental protection and restoration, and outdoor recreation; 2) economic development; and 3) community development.

Compensation

Not paid

Composition

Director, Department of Natural Resources, acting on behalf of the State of Illinois and representing Departments of Transportation, Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; One representative each from the following landowning organizations: Chicago Park District, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois International Port Authority, and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; One representative from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; One representative from the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association; Three representatives from the private business sector whose companies are active in the Millennium Reserve region; Three representatives from community groups active in the Millennium Reserve region or from organizations engaged in community development initiatives in the region; Three representatives from non-profit organizations whose primary focus is environmental protection and restoration, and/or outdoor recreation; One representative from a federal agency representing the President's America's Great Outdoors initiative; Two representatives from the City of Chicago; Three representatives from foundations which have an established track record in funding successful community, environmental, and/or economic development initiatives and Additional members may be appointed as necessary.

Chair

The Governor shall appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair, who shall oversee the Steering Committee’s engagement, determining the priorities, goals and work plans of Millennium Reserve.

Authority

Executive Order 2013-3


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
VACANT Dept. of Transportation, Commerce and Economic Opportunity, IHPA, and IEPA Director of DNR Member
VACANT Chicago Park District Representative Member
VACANT Forest Preserve District of Cook County Representative Member
VACANT Illinois International Port Authority Representative Member
VACANT Metropolitan Water Reclaimation District Representative Member
VACANT Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Representative Member
VACANT South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association Representative Member
VACANT Private business sector whose company is active in Millennium Reserve region Representative Member
VACANT Private business sector whose company is active in Millennium Reserve region Representative Member
VACANT Private business sector whose company is active in Millennium Reserve region Representative Member
VACANT Community group active in the Millennium Reserve region or organization engaged in community development Representative Member
VACANT Community group active in the Millennium Reserve region or organization engaged in community development Representative Member
VACANT Community group active in the Millennium Reserve region or organization engaged in community development Representative Member
VACANT Environmental protection and restoration non profit organization Representative Member
VACANT Environmental protection and restoration non profit organization Representative Member
VACANT Environmental protection and restoration non profit organization Representative Member
VACANT Federal Agency representing the President's America's Great Outdoors initiative Representative Member
VACANT City of Chicago Representative Member
VACANT City of Chicago Representative Member
VACANT Foundation Representative Member
VACANT Foundation Representative Member
VACANT Foundation Representative Member