Saline Area Sustainability Circle (SASC) Mission
Coordinate the vision and planning for the Saline Community while
respecting the authority of the constituent members.
Saline Area Sustainability Circle Membership
Standing invitations for membership are extended to the following local
communities - the Townships of Bridgewater, Lodi, Pittsfield, Saline, and York, the City of Saline, and the Saline Area Schools. The
Saline Area Sustainability Circle may invite new members at any time at its
discretion. When the elected boards have formally adopted resolutions
appointing the delegates and alternates, the organization becomes a
permanent member. Other public and private entities will be invited to
participate in regular meetings and special initiatives in accord with their
respective interests and SASC organizational needs.
Saline Area Sustainability Circle Representation
Each Permanent Member organization shall appoint two (2) delegates, at
least one (1) of which must be an elected member of the governing body of
that member organization. Additionally, two alternates shall be
appointed by each member organization. The Saline Area Chamber of
Commerce shall appoint one (1) non-voting member to the Saline
Sustainability Circle.
Saline Area Sustainability Circle Voting
Organizational matters shall be decided by a majority vote of the
constituent members with each permanent member organization having one
vote. Policy matters, such as recommendations to constituent
organizations, shall be decided by at least two-thirds majority with each
permanent member organization having one vote. Actions by SSC are
non-binding recommendations and are purely advisory.
Saline Area Sustainability Circle Officers
The permanent members of The Saline Area Sustainability Circle will elect a
Chair, a Vice-Chair, and a Secretary for one (1) year terms.
Current Officers:
· Chair – Todd Campbell
· Vice Chair – David Rhoads
· Secretary –
Saline Area Sustainability Circle Agenda Setting
Items to be placed on the Saline Area Sustainability Circle meeting agenda
may be proposed by a delegate or by anyone in attendance at a SSC
meeting. The Chair, or the Vice-Chair if the Chair is unavailable,
will make the final decisions as to what items are placed on the meeting
agenda.
Public Participation
Participation by the public is encouraged at the SASC meetings.
Saline Area Sustainability Circle Organization Date
The Charter will be in effect once the elected governing bodies of four (4)
of the permanent invitees has adopted the Charter and appointed its
delegates to the Saline Area Sustainability Circle.
Amending the Group Charter
The Group Charter can be amended at any time by the Saline Area
Sustainability Circle at its discretion. Amendments are to be
introduced at a meeting of the delegates and may be acted upon at a
subsequent meeting.
