Press Release - Boards and Commission Appointments
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, OCT. 7, 2008
CONTACT:
Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370, evan.dreyer@state.co.us
GOV. RITTER MAKES APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS
Gov. Bill Ritter today announced the appointments of two dozen Coloradans to several boards and commissions.
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Authorized by House Bill 08-1317, Gov. Ritter has appointed Fountain-Fort Carson Superintendent Cheryl Walker as the first Colorado commissioner of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Colorado is one of about 20 states to join the compact, which is designed to create common, standardized policies to help with school transfers and placements for military children who move frequently from state to state.
Each compact state appoints a commissioner who is that state's voting representative. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the governor and the appointment does not require Senate confirmation.
Colorado Commission on the Aging
(for terms expiring July 1, 2012)
Debera K. Stewart of Silt
Sheila Casey of Durango
Stephen M. Bender off Colorado Springs
Gretchen G. Cerveny of Wheat Ridge
Mark N. Shelton of Fort Collins
Karyn P. Leible of Thornton
Appointments to the 17-member commission are for four years and require Senate confirmation. The commission studies problems facing Colorado's elder population and promotes the establishment of local programs to address those problems.
Ground Water Commission
Dennis W. Coryell of Burlington, for a term expiring May 1, 2012
Larry W. Clever of Grand Junction, for a term expiring May 1, 2012
Appointments to the 12-member commission are for four years and require Senate confirmation. The commission determines the boundaries of designated ground-water basins and considers well permit applications.
State Conservation Board
Patricia R. Meakins of Haxtun, re-appointed to a term expiring Dec. 31, 2012.
Appointments to the nine-member board do not require Senate confirmation. The board coordinates programs, training and the organization of eight state conservation districts and federal agencies.
CoverColorado Long-Term Funding Task Force
(for terms expiring July 1, 2009)
Pam M. Nicholson of Colorado Springs
Julie A. Hoerner of Denver
James R. Hertzel of Parker
Per legislation, appointments to the 11-member task force expire on July 1, 2009, and do not require Senate confirmation. The task force will develop a plan for the long-term funding of CoverColorado to ensure its future financial health and viability. CoverColorado is a nonprofit entity created by the Colorado Legislature to provide medical insurance for eligible Colorado residents who, because of a pre-existing medical condition, are unable to get coverage from private insurers.
Colorado Beef Council Authority Board of Directors
Tim E. Thatcher of Pueblo, for a term expiring July 1, 2012
Steven J. Williams of Greeley, for a term expiring July 1, 2012
Appointments to the eight-member board are for four years and do not require Senate confirmation. The authority promotes the increased consumption of Colorado beef, researches beef production methods, advancements and other matters with economic impacts on the beef industry.
Board of Trustees for the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
(for terms expiring July 1, 2012)
John C. Dickinson of Longmont
David S. Ek of Colorado Springs
Dr. Morris D. Ververs of Simla
David Dawson of Boulder
Appoints to the seven-member board are for four years and require Senate confirmation. The board advises and consults with the Colorado commissioner of education regarding the management of the school and the education of its students.
Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority Board of Directors
Beth Lamberson Warren of Durango, for a term expiring June 30, 2012
Kent C. Veio of Denver, for a term expiring June 30, 2012
Appointments to the seven-member board are for four years and require Senate confirmation. The authority issues bonds to provide affordable financing for educational and cultural buildings and equipment owned by nonprofit institutions.
Colorado Racing Commission
Jack K. Pretti of Rifle, for a term expiring July 1, 2012
Mary Sharon Wells of Golden, for a term expiring July 1, 2012
Appointments to the five-member commission are for four years and require Senate confirmation. The commission regulates and supervises pari-mutuel wagering.
Securities Board
Paul E. Washington of Boulder, for a term expiring July 1, 2011
Herrick K. Lidstone Jr. of Centennial, for a term expiring July 1, 2011
Appointments to the five-member board are for three years and require Senate confirmation. The board aids and advises the Colorado securities commissioner in the crafting of rules, issuance of orders, formulation of policies, setting of fees and with other issues affecting the Colorado Division of Securities and securities regulations.
For additional information about the Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions, including details about how to obtain an application, please contact the office by clicking here, emailing boards@state.co.us, or calling 303.866.6380.