Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-110
§5704 Advisory Committee
Title 16 › CHAPTER 77 — YUKON RIVER SALMON › SUBCHAPTER I — IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERIM AGREEMENT › § 5704
Summary
Alaska's governor may set up an advisory committee of 8 to 12 people who know about Yukon River salmon fisheries. At least 2 members must be Alaska Natives. Members may attend all U.S. section Panel meetings and can review and speak about issues. They get no pay. Terms last two years. Someone filling a vacancy serves the rest of that term. Members can be reappointed.
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Title 16, §5704
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(a)Appointments
The Governor of Alaska may appoint an Advisory Committee of not less than eight, but not more than twelve, individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River. At least 2 of the Advisory Committee members shall be Alaska Natives. Members of the Advisory Committee may attend all meetings of the United States section of the Panel, and shall be given the opportunity to examine and be heard on any matter under consideration by the United States section of the Panel.
(b)Compensation
The members of such Advisory Committee shall receive no compensation for their services.
(c)Term length
Advisory Committee members shall serve two-year terms. Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of any term shall be appointed for the remainder of that term.
(d)Reappointment
Advisory Committee members shall be eligible for reappointment.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 5704
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110