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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. 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 – Chair
Kurt Alstede – Vice Chair
Joseph Basralian
Daniel Bush
Timothy Dougherty
Michael Francis
Bruce James
William Kibler
Tammy Koop
Melonie Marano
Matthew Oswald
Daniel J. Van Abs, PhD
James Visioli
Vacant
Vacant
The make-up of the Highlands Council is specified in section 5 of the Highlands Act (C.13:20-5).