W.C. Commissioner Edwin Nix Named To ACCG Policy Committee

(Cleveland)- White County Commissioner Edwin Nix  has been  named as the 2011-2012  second  Vice Chairman of the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) Natural Resources and the Environment Policy Committee.  The appointment was made  recently by ACCG President and Oconee County Chairman Melvin Davis. 
  
Legislative advocacy and public policy development are one of the primary services that ACCG provides to Georgia counties. The association uses a consensus-based policy committee process to bring together county commissioners and county staff to discuss issues of concern to local government that require changes to state statute as well as legislation under consideration by the Georgia General Assembly.  

The Natural Resources and the Environment Committee promotes the protection and sustainable use of Georgia's natural resources.  Issues that come before this committee include water supply, water quality, air quality, water and sewer utilities, land use planning and solid and hazardous waste management.  

Commissioner Nix said, "I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve as second  vice chairman of this committee and to work on legislative issues that have a direct impact on our community.   White County is in a key location as it relates to water.  I will work for the betterment and preservation of our natural resources both in the State of Georgia and White County.