April 06, 2006
LANSING – Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointments and reappointments to the Child Support Leadership Council, the General Industry Safety Standards Commission, the Board of Nursing Home Administrators, the Cervical Cancer Task Force, the Michigan Veterans’ Facilities Board of Managers, and the Board of Real Estate Appraisers:
Child Support Leadership Council
Verlie M. Ruffin of Detroit, Michigan Children’s Ombudsman. Ms. Ruffin is appointed as a member for a term expiring April 11, 2008. She succeeds Lynn Martinez whose term has expired.
Jeffrey L. Sauter of Grand Ledge, Eaton County prosecuting attorney. Mr. Sauter is reappointed to represent the Prosecuting Attorney’s Association of Michigan for a term expiring April 11, 2008.
John J. Sullivan of Wayne, attorney and Wayne County commissioner. Mr. Sullivan is reappointed as a member for a term expiring April 11, 2008.
The Child Support Leadership Council advises the Governor and the Supreme Court on development and implementation of strategic goals for improving services to Michigan families.
These appointments are not subject to disapproval.
General Industry Safety Standards Commission
Dwayne F. Betcher of Allegan, library assistant at the Herrick District Library. Mr. Betcher is appointed to represent public employees for a term expiring March 26, 2007. He succeeds Michael D. Koehs whose term has expired.
William L. Borch Jr. of Bay City, up-state business agent with the Ironworkers Local Union No. 25. Mr. Borch is appointed to represent labor for a term expiring March 26, 2008. He succeeds James J. Baker whose term has expired.
Karl E. Heim of Washington, international representative with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO. Mr. Heim is appointed to represent labor for a term expiring March 26, 2008. He succeeds Tycho K. Fredericks whose term has expired.
The General Industry Safety Standards Commission is responsible for promulgating standards in accordance with the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act to prevent accidents in places of employment and to protect the lives and safety of employees.
These appointments are subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963. They stand confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.
Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Karen J. Messick of Comstock Park, chief operating officer and administrator of Pilgrim Manor, Inc. nursing home. Ms. Messick is appointed to represent nursing home administrators for a term expiring December 31, 2006. She succeeds DeLora K. Denman who has resigned.
The Board of Nursing Home Administrators provides for the licensure of nursing home administrators and provides penalties for violations of Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978.
This appointment is subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963. It stands confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.
Cervical Cancer Task Force
Thomas P. Petroff, D.O. of Okemos, physician with DeWitt Women’s Health. Dr. Petroff is appointed to represent health maintenance organizations for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Cervical Cancer Task Force, established by Executive Order 2006-5, is charged with reviewing existing state efforts regarding cervical cancer awareness; identifying and making recommendations to promote effective communications efforts at state and local levels to increase awareness of the importance of regular cervical cancer screenings; and making recommendations for the development of a comprehensive statewide plan to generate public awareness of the importance of regular cervical cancer screenings. A final report with recommendations is to be presented to the Governor by September 30, 2006.
This appointment is not subject to disapproval.
Michigan Veterans’ Facilities Board of Managers
Timothy D. Bade of New Baltimore, firefighter and paramedic with the Sterling Heights Fire Department and honorably discharged U.S. Navy hospital corpsman. Mr. Bade is appointed to represent veterans for a term expiring February 28, 2011. He succeeds Ruth A. Newman whose term has expired.
Ernest E. Meyers, Sr. of Charlotte, retired General Motors worker and honorably discharged U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran. Mr. Meyers is appointed to represent veterans of foreign wars of the United States for a term expiring February 28, 2011. He succeeds Dale J. Brubaker whose term has expired.
The Michigan Veterans’ Facilities Board of Managers, created by Public Act 152 of 1895, exercises regulatory and governance authority regarding admission to and members affairs at Michigan’s two veterans’ homes. They also represent the interest of the veterans’ community in both advisory and advocacy roles.
These appointments are subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963. They stand confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.
Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Craig W. Hufnagel of Shelby Township, senior appraiser of Cook, Pray, Rexroth & Associates. Mr. Hufnagel is appointed to represent state licensed real estate appraisers for a term expiring June 30, 2008. He succeeds John A. Lyman whose term has expired.
The Board of Real Estate Appraisers provides for the licensure of state licensed and state certified real estate appraisers and real estate valuation specialists.
This appointment is subject to Article V, Section 6 of the Michigan State Constitution of 1963. It stands confirmed unless disapproved by the Senate within 60 days.
