U.P. 9-1-1 Authority
The "Upper Peninsula 9-1-1 Authority" was created through an agreement entered into under Michigan's Urban Cooperation Act ("Enabling Agreement"). This legal entity includes all fifteen (15) counties in the Upper Peninsula. The U.P. 9-1-1 Authority is responsible for coordinating and providing a variety of services with respect to 911 emergency call answering and service dispatching across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Background Facts
• Interlocal Agreement established Fall 2008 with the 15 U.P. counties. One person from each county appointed to serve on the Authority.
• First meeting held January 30, 2009
• UPCAP is named Secretary/Administrative Agent of the Authority.
