Forum members are expected to be responsive to requests for input into the development and implementation of the LaMP and to report back to their constituencies, thus maintaining a continuous dialogue. The Lake Michigan Forum A. Forum Membership Forum members come from around the Lake Michigan basin and represent a variety of interests. Membership is sought from local governments, industry, environmental groups, sport fishing interests, academia, agriculture, Native American tribes, sewerage districts, Areas of Concern, and Areas of Quality. New members will be recruited from time to time to ensure a balance of interests and representation. There is no set term limit for Forum members.
Members serve without compensation.
The Forum is managed by two co-chairs elected biennially by the Forum membership. Forum members are expected to attend no fewer than two of the four meetings per year. Members with more than two unexcused absences per year may be replaced by new members. The membership will be reviewed annually by the co-chairs. EPA or the states, as outlined by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.