16 U.S.C. § 410nn–3: Advisory Commission

Summary

Creates an Advisory Commission for the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park made up of 12 members appointed by the Secretary from specified recommendations: 3 members for 4-year terms from the National Maritime Museum Association; 2 members for 4-year terms from the Governor of California (at least one with maritime historic preservation expertise); 4 members for 5-year terms from the Mayor of San Francisco (with attention to museum/maritime knowledge and representation of fishing, recreation, business, and neighborhood interests); 1 member for a 5-year term from the Secretary of Commerce with maritime industry expertise; and 2 members for 5-year terms with expertise in maritime history or historic preservation. Members may stay on after their term ends until a successor is appointed, and vacancies are filled the same way as the original appointment. Members are unpaid but may receive travel expenses and per diem under section 5703 of title 5. The Commission elects a Chair and other officers by majority for terms it sets. It must meet when the Chair or a majority calls a meeting, but at least twice annually. Seven members make a quorum. Meetings with people concerned about maritime preservation must follow the public meeting rules in chapter 10 of title 5. The Commission can adopt bylaws and rules, and section 1013(b) of title 5 is waived for it. Its job is to advise the Secretary on park management and development, and the Secretary or a designee must meet and consult with the Commission at least semiannually. The Commission ends 10 years after its first meeting.

Title 16, §410nn–3

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(a)Establishment

There is hereby established the Advisory Commission of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the “Commission”). The Commission shall be composed of 12 members appointed by the Secretary as follows:

(1)3 members appointed for terms of 4 years from recommendations submitted by the National Maritime Museum Association.

(2)2 members appointed for terms of 4 years from recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State of California, at least one of whom shall have professional expertise in maritime historic preservation.

(3)4 members appointed for terms of 5 years from recommendations submitted by the Mayor of San Francisco with special consideration given to individuals with knowledge of museum and/or maritime issues and who represent the local fishing industry, recreational users, the business community, and neighborhood groups.

(4)1 member appointed for a term of 5 years from recommendations from the Secretary of Commerce, who shall have professional expertise in the maritime industry.

(5)2 members appointed for terms of 5 years, who shall have professional expertise in maritime history or historic preservation.

Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may serve after the expiration of his term until his successor is appointed. A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made.

(b)Compensation

Members of the Commission shall serve without pay. While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5.

(c)Officers

The Chair and other officers of the Commission shall be elected by a majority of the members of the Commission to serve for terms established by the Commission.

(d)Meetings

The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair or a majority of its members, but not less than twice annually. Seven members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. Consistent with the public meeting requirements of chapter 10 of title 5, the Commission shall, from time to time, meet with persons concerned with maritime preservation.

(e)Bylaws and charter

The Commission may make such bylaws, rules, and regulations as it considers necessary to carry out its functions under this subchapter. The provisions of section 1013(b) of title 5 are hereby waived with respect to this Commission.

(f)Functions

The Commission shall advise the Secretary on the management and development of the park. The Secretary, or his designee, shall from time to time, but at least semiannually, meet and consult with the Commission on matters relating to the management and development of the park.

(g)Termination

The Commission shall cease to exist 10 years after the date on which the first meeting of the Commission is held.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

This subchapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (e), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 100–348, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 654, known as the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Act of 1988, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

Short Title

note set out under section 410nn of this title and Tables.

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(79)(A), substituted “chapter 10 of title 5,” for “the Federal Advisory Committee Act,”. Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–286, § 4(a)(79)(B), substituted “section 1013(b) of title 5” for “section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Act of October 6, 1972; 86 Stat. 776),”.

§410nn–3 Advisory Commission