Sec. 3.

(1) The commission for logistics and supply chain collaboration is created within the Michigan strategic fund under the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094.

(2) The commission shall create a road map for attracting, supporting, marketing, and growing the international trade, supply chain, and logistics industries by advising on the development and coordination of state transportation and economic development policies. Based upon an inventory of industry needs and state strengths and an economic multiplier impact analysis, the commission shall study and design programs to provide incentives and otherwise support these growth industries through workforce development, business development, recruitment, marketing, and other activities.

(3) The commission shall be made up of the following members:

(a) The president of the Michigan strategic fund or his or her designee.

(b) The director of the state transportation department or his or her designee.

(c) The director of the department of agricultural and rural development or his or her designee.

(d) One individual who is a resident of this state and who has education in, experience with, or knowledge of supply chain management and logistics, including, but not limited to, individuals representing commerce, transportation, border operators, warehousing, local economic development agencies, and institutions of higher learning, appointed by the governor from a list of 4 or more individuals selected by the senate majority leader.

(e) One individual who is a resident of this state and who has education in, experience with, or knowledge of supply chain management and logistics, including, but not limited to, individuals representing commerce, transportation, border operators, warehousing, local economic development agencies, and institutions of higher learning, appointed by the governor from a list of 4 or more individuals selected by the speaker of the house of representatives.

(f) Five individuals appointed by the governor who have education in, experience with, or knowledge of supply chain management and logistics, including, but not limited to, individuals representing commerce, transportation, border operators, warehousing, local economic development agencies, and institutions of higher learning.

(4) A member of the commission shall not receive compensation for services as a member of the commission, but the commission may reimburse each member of the commission for expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of his or her duties.

History: 2008, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013