Responsibilities of the MCA Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is the voting policy body of MCA. As such, it has full authority to take policy positions, draft and release memos, connect with officials, members and media. To fulfill this task, the Policy Committee:
– The Policy Committee is tasked with pursuing the objectives and priorities of the annual strategic plan
– Receives input on policy matters from membership via member calls, polling and surveys
– Receives information, research and recommendations from Policy Leadership Committee
– Discusses, deliberates and votes on MCA policy priorities and positions based on those inputs
– Discusses and schedules Membership Policy Meeting topics, presenters, and content in collaboration with MCA Executive Committee
Criteria for Committee Membership
The Policy Committee must include the following representation from the cannabis industry. Individual members can meet multiple criteria.
– A minimum of one licensee who holds a Cottage OR Specialty Cottage, Outdoor or ML Tier 1
– Distributor
– Manufacturer
– Retail
– Outdoor Farmer
– ML 1 Farmer
– Indoor Farmer
– Expertise in Communications
– Experience in Mendocino County cannabis policy
– Experience in Committee Leadership
Time Commitment
5-7 hours a week MINIMUM required:
up to 2 (quantity) 90 minute meetings per week,
up to 2 hours of reading/commenting/correspondence per week, potential for additional subcommittee work
