Call for Nominations for the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board
Published Date: 2/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The government is looking for people to join the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to help protect and manage wild horses and burros on public lands. They need six new members with different backgrounds, and nominations are open until April 13, 2026. Board members don’t get paid but can get travel expenses when working for the board.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Unpaid Board Service with Travel Pay
Board members serve without pay for their 3-year terms, but while away from home on approved Board business they may be reimbursed for travel expenses and receive per diem under 5 U.S.C. 5703.
State and Federal Employees Are Ineligible
People employed by State or Federal Government cannot serve on the Board under section 7 of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, so those workers are excluded from appointment.
Financial Disclosure and Ethics Rules for Some Appointees
Some appointed members may serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) and, before appointment, must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report and, after appointment, meet financial disclosure and ethics training requirements.
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