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The Highlands Council is a 15-member appointed body tasked with implementation of the New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act of 2004. There are currently five vacancies on the Council. Appointments to the Highlands Council are overseen by the Appointments Office.
The Highlands Act specified the creation of the Council, outlining its membership, powers, duties and responsibilities (see sections C.13:20-4, 5, and 6 in the Act). The Council operates according to established Bylaws.
Current Highlands Council Members
Carl J. Richko, Chairman
Kurt W. Alstede, Vice Chair
James A. Visioli, Treasurer
Daniel Bush
Timothy P. Dougherty
Michael R. Dressler
Michael Francis
Bruce James
William Kibler
Daniel J. Van Abs
The make-up of the Highlands Council is specified in section 5 of the Highlands Act (C.13:20-5).