SB235 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rusty Glover

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Conservation and Natural Resources Department, Advisory Board, appointment of two additional members who are commercial fisherman, nominated by Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Inc., Sec. 9-2-14 am'd.

Summary

SB235 would add two commercial fishermen to Alabama's Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources, with appointments made by the Governor from nominees supplied by seafood associations.

What This Bill Does

The bill expands the Advisory Board by two seats, increasing total members from 13 to 15. The Governor would appoint these two members from a list of nominees submitted by qualifying Alabama associations representing commercial fishermen and the seafood industry, with up to two nominees per seat. As with other board members, the new appointees would serve six-year terms and would be reimbursed for travel and related expenses but not receive a salary. The existing residency and governance rules for the board would continue to apply.

Who It Affects

• Commercial fishermen in Alabama would gain two seats on the Advisory Board, giving them a direct voice in decisions about conservation and natural resources.
• Seafood industry associations and organizations representing commercial fishermen would be responsible for nominating candidates and shaping who serves on the board.

Key Provisions

• Adds two additional members to the Advisory Board of Conservation and Natural Resources who are commercial fishermen.
• Governor appoints these members from a list of nominees submitted by Alabama associations representing the seafood industry, with not more than two nominees from a nominating organization for each seat.
• Nominees must fairly represent seafood interests and the Governor selects the best-qualified candidates.
• New seats follow the existing terms and compensation rules for appointed members (six-year terms; no salary, but travel and related expenses reimbursed), with immediate effect upon passage.

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Subjects

Conservation and Natural Resources Department