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PEM Program Manual
PEM Advisory Board
According to the Michigan Emergency Management Act, Public Act 390 of 1976, as amended, “the Board shall advise the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division on matters pertaining to the application and registration of emergency management coordinators, and other emergency management personnel, as Professional Emergency Managers in a manner not inconsistent with the constitution and the laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of their duties, including methods of procedure in processing before the Board. The members of this Board will serve voluntarily in a manner prescribed by the Michigan Department of State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division.”
The PEM Advisory Board is composed of one (1) representative appointed from each emergency management district of the state, one (1) recognized subject matter expert from the emergency management community, and one (1) Michigan Emergency Management Association (MEMA) voting member who will provide opportunities for coordination and collaboration between the Board and the Association.
The PEM Advisory Board follows guidelines, as documented by the PEM Advisory Board Bylaws, regarding Board Membership, PEM Application, PEM Examination, PEM Registration, and PEM Annual Renewal Requirements.
The PEM Advisory Board typically convenes quarterly (four meetings) each calendar year.