Date: January 7, 2009
Source: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments to New Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery
Appoints Margo Reid Brown Chief Deputy and Designates Her Acting Director
Following through on his commitment to increase efficiency and make state government work better for the people, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced appointments to the new Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) including the appointment of Margo Reid Brown as chief deputy director and her designation as acting director. CalRecycle was established through the elimination of the California Integrated Waste Management Board and the consolidation of the California Department of Conservation's Recycling Division, to more effectively manage the disposal of state waste and recycling efforts to protect public health and the environment.
"This is exactly the type of structural reform I have been fighting for since coming into office, action that puts California on stronger ground for the future with consolidated and streamlined government functions," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "Margo has been a valued member of my Administration and she has the experience in waste management necessary to direct this new department to make better use of available resources to control waste, promote recycling and protect the environment to more effectively serve the people of California."
Brown has served as chair of the Integrated Waste Management Board since 2006. She previously served as director of scheduling for the Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger from 2004 to 2006 and was the founder and president of Capitol Ideas Development Corporation from 2002 to 2004. From 1999 to 2000, Brown served as president of the Junior League of Sacramento and, from 1991 to 1999, she was the director of scheduling for the Office of Governor Pete Wilson.
"It is an honor to continue serving the Governor and the people of our great state. I am excited to get to work to streamline and increase efficiency in our waste disposal and recycling efforts so that we can better serve Californians and our environment," said Margo Reid Brown.
Brown, 46, of Sacramento, earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in international relations and political science from the University of Southern California. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $132,179. Brown is a Republican.
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