About the Air Quality Commission
The Air Quality Commission (AQC) was established in 2002 by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Informative details and guidelines are found in the
AQC Charter.
AQC Mission
Promote the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the ambient air resources of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
AQC Purpose
Provide citizen and stakeholder input to the BOCC, local municipalities, and MCAQ staff through the review and recommendations of air pollution management policies, long range plans, operations, and their budgetary impacts in order to achieve this mission.
Air Quality Commission Meetings
The public is always invited to attend AQC meetings to observe and provide comment.
Meetings take place at 11:30 a.m. on the 4th Monday of every month, usually in the Ed Woods Conference Room. This is on the 4th floor of 2145 Suttle Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Refer to the agenda for specific time and location.
February 2020 AQC Meeting
| 2020 AQC Meeting Schedule |
| January 27, 2020 | July 27, 2020 |
| February 24, 2020 | August 24, 2020 |
| March 23, 2020 (Cancelled) | September 28, 2020 |
| April 27, 2020 | October 26, 2020 |
| May 18, 2020 | November 23, 2020 |
| June 22, 2020 | December 21, 2020 |
*Meeting summaries are linked after being approved at the following month's meeting.
2019 AQC Meeting Minutes Complete Report
Annual Report for 2018. This document was created by members of the AQC as an annual report for 2018 of its activities, programs, and progress. It was presented to the Mecklenburg BOCC in May 2019.
Review of Air Quality in Mecklenburg County. This document was created in 2014 by the members of the AQC as a summary of the Air Quality issues in Mecklenburg County and practical solutions.
Current AQC Members
The Commission is comprised of twelve members. Appointments are for three year terms and are made by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners. For information about serving on the Air Quality Commission visit the County Commissioner's Advisory Boards page.
| AQC Member |
Sector |
| Mr. Peter McGrath (AQC Chair) | Attorney |
| Mr. Marcus Hackler (Vice Chair) | Industry |
| Ms. Kate Lewin | Public |
| Mr. Terry Lansdell | Transportation |
| Dr. Aaron Levy | Health Professional |
| Dr. Brian Magi | Scientist |
| Mr. Gordon Miller | Public |
| Ms. Rosa Mustafa | Environmental |
| Ms. Fern Paterson | Public |
| Mr. James Watts | Engineer |
Vacant | Public |
Email
AQC@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov to contact members of the AQC.
AQC Panel Discussion at 2017 AQ Forum
In November 2017, Mecklenburg County AQC members Terry Lansdell, Gordon Miller, Fern Paterson, and Jamie Watts fielded questions about their interest in air quality and the role of the AQC during a panel discussion at the annual
Air Quality Forum for permitted sources.
Health Alert: To prevent spread of COVID-19, County services are operating at a limited capacity.