Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN)

Function:
The Authority’s authorized powers include among others, the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of sewage in Allegheny County, and certain adjacent areas and the collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of such industrial wastes as shall be acceptable to the Authority within said territory. The Authority’s Articles of Incorporation provide that the Board of the Authority (the “Board”) shall consist of seven members serving staggered five year terms. Pursuant to these Articles, three members of the Board are appointed by Allegheny County, three are appointed by the City of Pittsburgh and one is jointly appointed by Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.

Governing Documents:
Municipal Authorities Act (1945)
Act 22 of 2001

Board Makeup:

• 7 members
  • 3 from Allegheny County
  • 3 from City of Pittsburgh
  • 1 joint City/County appointment

Board Members:

• Harry Readshaw III, Chair (County)
• Term expires 12/31/2011
• Dan Keller (City)
  • Term expires 12/31/2009
• Jim Motznik (City)
• Term expires 12/31/2012
• Jacques L. Moye (County)
• Term expires 12/31/2012
• Evelyn O’Brien (Joint City/County)
• Term expires 12/31/2010
• Jack Shea (County)
• Term expires 12/31/2013
• Sylvia C. Wilson (City)
• Term expires 12/31/2011

Residency Requirements:
None.

Compensation:
None.

Meetings:
See http://www.alcosan.org/Directory/board_directors.htm

Contact Info: 412-766-4810 (administrative offices)

Website: http://www.alcosan.org

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