Commerce Department Announces New Appointments to the Regional Fishery Management Councils
The Commerce Department has announced the appointment of 22 members to the eight regional fishery management councils. Council members represent diverse interests, including commercial and recreational fisheries, as well as environmental, academic and other interests from each geographic area. The Secretary appoints a total of 72 obligatory and at-large members to the eight regional councils. Council members are appointed for three-year terms, and may be reappointed to serve up to three consecutive terms. Approximately one-third of the terms expire annually on August 10.
Each year on behalf of the Secretary, the director of NOAA Fisheries Service solicits nominations from the governors of fishing states and oversees the annual appointment process. The Secretary selects council members from the list of nominees provided by the governors to fill obligatory and at-large seats that have become available due to an expiring term, a resignation, or other reason. Obligatory seats are state-specific, while at-large seats are regional in scope.
To see the list of new appointments, please read the press release.
The Commerce Department has announced the appointment of 22 members to the eight regional fishery management councils. Council members represent diverse interests, including commercial and recreational fisheries, as well as environmental, academic and other interests from each geographic area. The Secretary appoints a total of 72 obligatory and at-large members to the eight regional councils. Council members are appointed for three-year terms, and may be reappointed to serve up to three consecutive terms. Approximately one-third of the terms expire annually on August 10.
Each year on behalf of the Secretary, the director of NOAA Fisheries Service solicits nominations from the governors of fishing states and oversees the annual appointment process. The Secretary selects council members from the list of nominees provided by the governors to fill obligatory and at-large seats that have become available due to an expiring term, a resignation, or other reason. Obligatory seats are state-specific, while at-large seats are regional in scope.
To see the list of new appointments, please read the press release.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/docs/2005%2...il%20Appts.pdf
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http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/reg_svcs/councils.htm to read the 2004 Report to Congress on Apportionment of Membership on the Regional Fishery Management Councils.
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