Meridian native and State Republican Senator Videt Carmichael, who represents District 33, was elected 2017 Vice Chairman of the Legislative PEER Committee.

Carmichael is Chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee and Vice Chair of the Senate Investigate State Offices Committee. The retired educator, who was educated at Clarkdale High School, has served in the Legislature since 2000.

“It’s an honor to serve on and then be elected Vice Chairman of such an important joint committee,” Carmichael said.

Carmichael is Chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee and Vice Chairman of the Senate Investigate State Offices Committee. 

The PEER committee is made up of seven senators appointed by the Lt. Governor and seven representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. Among the duties of PEER to the Legislature is to provide program evaluation, background and special investigations and to conduct economy and efficiency reviews.

District 33 includes Clarke and Lauderdale counties.