Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott today announced that Diane Snelling, who has served as chair of the Natural Resources Board (NRB) since 2016, will be leaving to pursue other opportunities, and thanked her for her years of service to the people of Vermont.
“I’ve known and worked with Diane for almost 20 years, serving alongside her as senators for almost a decade, then while I was lieutenant governor and now for almost five years as governor,” said Governor Scott. “During that time, I’ve seen just how committed she is to public service and improving the lives of Vermonters. Diane has devoted much of her career to service and her experience and dedication will be missed in state government. I wish her well as she begins the next chapter in her accomplished career.”
Diane Snelling. File photo.
Snelling previously represented Chittenden County in the State Senate from 2002 to 2016, before she was appointed by then-Governor Peter Shumlin to lead the NRB. Governor Scott reappointed her to the post in 2017, 2019 and again earlier this year.
She is the daughter of former Lieutenant Governor Barbara Snelling and former Governor Richard Snelling.
“I might be retiring from public service, but I will continue to be a strong advocate for the protection of the Vermont environment,” said Snelling. “It has been an honor to serve, both in the State Senate and as the chair of the NRB. I am proud of the many improvement initiatives we have undertaken in the last five years, and of the annual data that demonstrates that more than 72% of all Act 250 permit applications are processed in 60 days or less. I thank the Board, the staff, and the dedicated District Commission volunteers, for their commitment to Vermont and Act 250. It has been a pleasure working together.”
Snelling will step down effective July 1. The governor will name a replacement in the coming weeks. Those interested in the position can contact the governor’s appointments office at [email protected].
Source: Governor. 6.17.2021 Montpelier www.vermont.gov