About the Air Quality Commission
The Mecklenburg Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) established the Mecklenburg County Air Quality Commission (AQC) on October 15, 2002. View the
AQC Charter.
The mission and duty of the AQC
Promote the protection, preservation, and enhancement of the ambient air resources of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The purpose of the AQC
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
Members of the public are invited to attend AQC meetings to observe and provide comment. The Commission meets at 11:30 a.m. on the 4th Monday of every month, usually in the Ed Woods Conference Room on the 4th floor of 2145 Suttle Avenue, Charlotte, NC. Refer to the agenda for specific time and location.
April 2019 AQC Meeting Agenda
| 2019 AQC Meeting Schedule |
| January 28, 2019 | July 22, 2019 |
| February 25, 2019 | August 26, 2019 |
| March 25, 2019 | September 23, 2019 |
| April 22, 2019 | October 28, 2019 |
| May 20, 2019 | November 25, 2019 |
| June 24, 2019 | December 23, 2019 |
*Meeting summaries are uploaded and linked after being approved at the following month's meeting.
Annual Report for 2017. This document was created by members of the AQC as an annual report for 2017 of its activities, programs, and progress. It was presented to the Mecklenburg BOCC on February 20, 2018.
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 BOCC. For information about serving on the AQC visit the Mecklenburg BOCC Advisory Boards page.
| AQC Member |
Sector |
| Mr. Peter McGrath (AQC Chair) | Attorney |
| Mr. Marcus Hackler (Vice Chair) | Industry |
| Mr. Jeff Baker | 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 |
| Ms. DeAndrea Salvador | Public |
| Mr. James Watts | Engineer |
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.