Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§1308 Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 29— - WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION › § 1308
Summary
The Secretary can set up an Advisory Board to give advice on matters tied to the Secretary’s duties under this chapter. Board members come from groups like wildlife and fisheries organizations, land‑grant colleges, farm and conservation groups, water managers, and people from the general public. Members who are not regular full‑time U.S. government employees may be paid back for their actual expenses when they attend board meetings.
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Title 16, §1308
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The Secretary may, without regard to the civil service laws, appoint an Advisory Board to advise and consult on matters relating to his functions under this chapter as he deems appropriate. The Board shall consist of persons chosen from members of organizations such as wildlife organizations, land-grant colleges, farm organizations, State game and fish departments, soil and water conservation district associations, water management organizations, and representatives of the general public. Members of such an Advisory Board who are not regular full-time employees of the United States shall be entitled to reimbursement on an actual expense basis for attendance at Advisory Board meetings.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Advisory BoardsAdvisory boards in existence on Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following Jan. 5, 1973, unless, in the case of a board established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such board is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a board established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided by law. See section 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 1308
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73