April 06, 2007
April 6, 2007
LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced the following appointment and reappointment to the Natural Resources Comission:
James R. Richardson of Ontonagon, operations manager for Smurfit-Stone Container Enterprises. Mr. Richardson is appointed to represent Republicans for a term expiring December 31, 2010. He succeeds Robert J. Garner whose term has expired.
John M. Madigan of Munising, owner of Mazzali Insurance Agency and Munising Hardware Company. Mr. Madigan is reappointed to represent Republicans for a term expiring December 31, 2010.
Governor Granholm's appointments make it the first time in 40 years that two residents from the Upper Peninsula will serve on the Natural Resources Commission at the same time.
The Natural Resources Commission establishes general policies for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and hires the director of the department. The commission is also vested with the exclusive authority to regulate the taking of game in Michigan.
This appointment and reappointment 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.
