COMMISSION FOR LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN COLLABORATION ACT

MCL ch. 125, subtit. Act 398 of 2008

in effect

MCL 125.1891 Short title.

125.1891. Short title. Sec. 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "commission for logistics and supply chain collaboration act". 2008, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009; Am. 2013, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013

MCL 125.1892 Definitions.

125.1892. Definitions. Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Commission" means the commission for logistics and supply chain collaboration created under section 3. (b) "Supply chain management" means an integrated approach to planning, implementing, and controlling the flow of information, materials, and services from raw materials to the distribution of the finished product to the end customer. Supply chain management includes the process of collaborating horizontally among suppliers, retailers, and customers to create value. Supply chain management also includes manufacturing, technology, distribution, warehousing, marketing, logistics, all modes of transportation, and focuses on eliminating points of friction at borders, the adoption of efficiencies, and improving global collaboration. 2008, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009; Am. 2013, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013

MCL 125.1893 Commission for logistics and supply chain collaboration; creation; purpose; membership; compensation.

125.1893. Commission for logistics and supply chain collaboration; creation; purpose; membership; compensation. 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. 2008, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009; Am. 2013, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013

MCL 125.1894 Commission; powers and duties; use of funds; "administrative costs" defined; report.

125.1894. Commission; powers and duties; use of funds; "administrative costs" defined; report. Sec. 4. (1) The commission shall have and exercise all of the following powers and duties: (a) Advise appropriate state agencies on methods, proposals, programs, and initiatives involving freight transportation and supply chain management in this state that may stimulate state economies and provide additional employment opportunities for this state. (b) Create avenues of communication between this state and Ontario and the federal government of Canada, as well as other state, regional, and local governments, concerning economic development, trade and commerce, transportation, and industrial affairs concerning supply chain management. (c) Survey and audit how other states have used supply chain management capabilities to attract industry. (d) Determine which industries in this state would benefit from supply chain coordination. (e) Develop strategies to address all the following: (i) Mechanisms to attract long-term capital investment. (ii) How to improve access to credit or financing resources. (iii) How to improve workforce training and retraining support to maximize productivity. (iv) Expediting regulatory oversight to facilitate expansion and new investment. (v) Reducing regulatory burden. (vi) Developing growth strategy for targeted industries. (vii) How to prioritize and coordinate investment in transportation infrastructure of this state. (viii) Collaborating and sharing information between the private sector and public sectors on freight and supply chain issues. (f) Develop integrated state strategy regarding policy to global supply chain operations. (2) Except to cover costs associated with section 3(4) and for administrative costs incurred by the commission, state funds shall not be used to fund the operations of the commission. State funds used to cover costs associated with section 3(4) and administrative costs shall not exceed $5,000.00 per fiscal year. As used in this subsection, "administrative costs" mean costs associated with the business of the commission, including, but not limited to, preparing documents for meetings, maintaining records, and scheduling commission meetings. (3) Not later than March 1, 2014 and each year thereafter, the Michigan strategic fund created under the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094, shall report to each house of the legislature and the fiscal agencies on the amount of administrative costs expended by the commission in the immediately preceding fiscal year. 2008, Act 398, Imd. Eff. Jan. 6, 2009; Am. 2013, Act 76, Imd. Eff. June 25, 2013

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