To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
title
RE: MTA Appointment - Small Cities & Villages
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of the reappointment of Mayor Nate Henry to serve on the MTA Board of Directors as the representative of the Small Cities & Villages Association
BACKGROUND:
The Small Cities & Villages Association recommends a candidate to the Board for a designated seat on the MTA Board of Directors.
DISCUSSION:
At their meeting on February 5, 2025, the Association voted to recommend the reappointment of Mayor Nate Henry, Swartz Creek, for their designated seat on the MTA Board of Directors. This seat is for a four-year term that will expire on March, 31, 2029.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on HR with this appointment.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is no cost for this appointment.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities with this appointment.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Technology with this appointment.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
The Board of Commissioners have prioritized an Inclusive & Collaborative Culture. As part of that priority, the Board is committed to ensuring a diverse group of people have a seat at the table. Small Cities & Village add an important voice to the governance of the MTA to ensure a positive countywide impact.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, the Genesee County Board of County Commissioners (“this Board”) is authorized to appoint representatives to the Mass Transportation Authority (“MTA”) Board of Directors when an appointment term ends or a vacancy occurs; and
WHEREAS, one position on the MTA is reserved for a member of the Small Cities & Villages Association (the “Association”); and
WHEREAS, the Association has submitted the name of Nate Henry, Mayor for the City of Swartz Creek, to serve as its representative on the MTA for a term expiring on March 31, 2029.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby reappoints Nate Henry, Mayor of the City of Swartz Creek, to serve on the MTA for a term expiring on March 31, 2029, having found that Mr. Henry meets all of the requirements set forth in this Board’s Policy: 01.002 Appointment Policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointee is subject to removal by this Board pursuant to Policy 01.002 Appointment Policy, and any relevant statutory authority.