Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73not60
§5722 Advisory Committee
Title 16 › Chapter 77— YUKON RIVER SALMON › Subchapter II— CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT › § 5722
Summary
Alaska's Governor may form an advisory committee of 8–12 people experienced in Yukon River salmon fisheries. At least two must be Alaska Natives. Members are unpaid, may attend Panel meetings and speak, serve 2-year terms, fill vacancies for the remainder of a term, and may be reappointed.
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Title 16, §5722
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(a)The Governor of Alaska may establish and appoint an advisory committee of not less than eight, but not more than 12, individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced with regard to the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River. At least two of the advisory committee members shall be Alaska Natives. Members of the advisory committee may attend all meetings of the Panel, and shall be given the opportunity to examine and be heard on any matter under consideration by the Panel.
(b)The members of such advisory committee shall receive no compensation for their services.
(c)Members of such advisory committee shall serve 2-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)Members of such advisory committee shall be eligible for reappointment.
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16 U.S.C. § 5722
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60