What is the Community Involvement Advisory Committee?
The Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC) and the Community Ombudsman work to increase the flow of information between communities and the Department,  increase community participation, and facilitate dialogue among all stakeholders during the decision making process.
The Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC) was established (29 Del. Code Section 8016 A) as a permanent council serving in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of DNREC. It was signed into law by Governor Ruth Ann Minner in July 2001. The legislation charged the CIAC to deal with interactions between the Department and local communities. The Community Ombudsman position was also authorized by the same legislation.
The intent of the legislation is that both the CIAC and the Community Ombudsman work to ensure that no community in the State is disparately affected by environmental impacts.
Additional Documents & Background Information
Application to serve on the CIAC (number 0350): http://www.state.de.us/governor/boards-comms.shtml
Administrative Support: Vicki Ward, 302-739-9007, or by email at vicki.ward@state.de.us Direct all questions or comments for CIAC members to Vicki Ward.
- Dr. Bruce Allison, Environmental Science, Wesley College
- Robert Frederick, Former Mayor, Dewey Beach
- Dr .Bethany Hall-Long, State Representative, 8th District
University of DE, College of Health & Nursing Sciences
- Dr. Jay Julis, Biology and Environmental Science, Wilmington College
- Pamela Meitner, Esq., DuPont Company
- Vice Chair: La Vaida Owens-White, RN, MSN, Faith Community Nurse, Christiana Care
- Chair: William E. Pelham, A.I.A., Architect
- Marvin Thomas, New Millennium CDC
- Harold Truxon, Ellendale, Sussex County
- Vacant, Kent County
- Vacant
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CIAC Meetings
The CIAC meets every other month, typically in Smyrna at the Smyrna Rest Stop Conference Room. The public is welcome to attend. For upcoming or past topics of discussion, refer to the meeting agendas and meeting notes. All 2009 meetings occur on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Upcoming Meetings
Feb. 10, 2009
Recent Meetings
Nov. 13, 2008
Oct. 14, 2008
Aug. 12, 2008
June 10, 2008
April 15, 2008 (Cancelled)
Feb. 12, 2008
Dec. 11, 2007
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