Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday announced the appointments of three Upper Peninsula residents to tree different statewide councils and commissions.
Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council
Allen Beauchamp, of Negaunee, is an employee of Argonics, Inc. and a member of the SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. He holds an Associate of Science in Engineering Design from Northern Michigan University. Mr. Beauchamp is reappointed to represent residents of this state, including residents who represent the underserved or tribal communities, for a term commencing April 8, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2024.
The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council is charged with developing the state plan as provided in Section 704(a)(2) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 USC 796c(a)(2). The Council may work with centers for independent living to coordinate services with public and private entities to improve services provided to individuals with disabilities and conduct resource development activities to support the Council and the provision of independent living services by centers for independent living.
Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities
Vicki L. Thomas, of Sault Ste. Marie, is the director of early childhood programs for the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Community Action Agency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from Michigan State University and Master of Education from Concordia University. Mrs. Thomas is appointed to represent public or private providers of early intervention services for a term commencing April 8, 2022 and expiring October 31, 2025. She succeeds Karin Nanos whose term expired October 31, 2021.
The Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council for Infants and Toddlers with Developmental Disabilities strengthens and supports Michigan families of children ages birth to five with special needs by advising and assisting the Michigan Department of Education in the evaluation and continuous improvement of the Early On system.
State Survey and Remonumentation Commission
Neil J. Lynch, of Negaunee, is a recently retired professional surveyor for the Marquette County Road Commission and served as the Marquette County Remonumentation representative. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Surveying from Michigan Technological University. Mr. Lynch is appointed to represent surveyors from the Upper Peninsula, for a term commencing April 8, 2022 and expiring October 20, 2025. He succeeds William Karr whose term expired October 20, 2021.
The State Survey and Remonumentation Commission consults with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to create and distribute a model county plan that may be adopted by a county with any changes appropriate for that county.
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