Organization and Membership

Governance

GNRC is governed by a Regional council comprised of city mayors, county mayors/ executives, state legislators, appointments representing business/industry, and appointments representing minority populations. The Council membership is defined by state legislation. Each member is a shared owner in the organization and is responsible for ensuring the financial health and performance of the agency. Members of the Council typically meet every other month on the third Wednesday. Meeting dates and agenda are posted online at GNRC.org/calendar.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the administrative body of GNRC and may act on behalf of the Regional Council as authorized by the agency’s bylaws or by resolution. The duties of the board of directors include: guiding the development of an annual work program and budget, assessing the effectiveness of membership dues and recommending rate changes for approval by the Council, and approving contracts and other agreements, when necessary, on behalf of the Regional Council.

The board is responsible for reviewing and approving regular financial reports, organizational policies related to public records, nondiscrimination, employment practices, procurement, and other matters important to maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Additional responsibilities of the board related to the appointment of the executive director are outlined in the bylaws. Board of Directors membership consists of Council officers and one representative from each county of the region not represented by one of the officers.