The Commissioners
Each of the above twenty municipalities has a position for a Regular and Alternate member to represent the Commission. Commission membership is as diverse as the communities served, and represents a cross section of valley life and values. Serving without compensation for their time, efforts, or expenses, the Commissioners are constant proof that land use controls can be effectively and sensibly administered at a regional level by area residents.
The members and alternates are appointed by their respective town officials. Each member is appointed to serve a three-year term. While in office, regular members have full voting and participatory rights in all proceedings of the full Commission at its committees. Alternate members are allowed to participate in all proceedings of the full Commission, but may only vote in the absence of the regular member from the municipality which they represent. Alternate members may also serve on the committees like regular members.
THE COMMITTEES
The Saco River Corridor Commission has three sub-committees: the Executive Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Rules Committee.
The Executive Committee consists of the Chairperson, 1st Vice Chairperson, 2nd Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary. Their purpose is to advise and confer with the Executive Director on various administrative, operational and policy matters of the Commission, and to perform any other duties assigned to it by the Commission.
The Finance Committee currently has six participants. Their main function is to prepare the annual budget and to investigate and seek sources of funding. It shall also assume such other functions as directed by the Commission.
The Rules Committee has eight participants and have the responsibility to recommend rules for proceedings on deliberative and parliamentary matters and to assume such other functions as directed by the Commission.
THE STAFF
The staff, which operates at 81 Maple Street, at the junction of Routes 5 and 25 behind the Cote & Howe Real Estate building in Cornish, provides support services to the Commission, to permit applicants, and to various municipal officials and private citizens concerned with the Saco River Corridor Act or with other environmental or state related matters. The Commission operates on a small annual budget, derived from a variety of sources including state, county, municipalities, and donations.
Executive Director
The Executive Director is hired by the Commission and is, according to the statute, the principle administrative, operational, and executive employee of the Commission. If you would like to discuss educational event opportunities, water quality monitoring, or other community outreach topics feel free to contact Dennis.
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant, hired by the Executive Director, is the primary support staff member to the Director of the Commission. Please contact Joy if you have questions with the application process or about the Commission. You should also contact Joy with any questions regarding the newsletter production or the web site.
Environmental Compliance Officer
Hired by the Executive Director, the Environmental Compliance Officer handles all necessary enforcement actions on the Commission's behalf and ensures the compliance of all existing Commission Orders. We encourage you to contact Mike if you have any questions or concerns about any development that you have seen within the corridor.
DIRECTIONS TO SRCC OFFICE
WE'VE MOVED!
From Limington, Standish, Gorham, Westbrook and Portland areas, travel west on Route 25 to Cornish Village;
From Saco, Biddeford, Dayton, Waterboro, Limerick areas, travel north on Route 5 to Cornish, then east on Route 25 to Cornish Village;
From Hiram, Brownfield, Fryeburg, and other points north, travel down Route 160 from Brownfield to the Route 25 junction in Kezar Falls, then travel east on Route 25 to Cornish Village;
From Parsonsfield, Porter, and other points west, follow Route 25 east to Cornish Village.
The new Saco River Corridor Commission offices are located on the second floor of the Little River Building located at 20 Main Street across the way from Thompson Park in easy to locate downtown Cornish Village. Our entrance is on the right hand side of the building. Parking is available on the street.
OFFICE HOURS (EST)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.