Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 635 - DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Division 98 - OREGON CONSERVATION AND RECREATION FUND
Section 635-098-0040 - Membership of Conservation and Recreation Fund Advisory Committee

(a) The advisory committee shall consist of nine members appointed by the Governor.

(b) Six members of the advisory committee shall be appointed to represent one of each of the ecoregions described below, which are documented and described in the Oregon Conservation Strategy. To represent an ecoregion, the member shall live in and possess demonstrable scientific expertise related to the ecoregion. If a regional seat is vacant for greater than one year, a member outside of the region with a strong knowledge of and connection to the region may be appointed.

(c) Three members of the advisory committee shall be appointed from Oregon-at-large. These three members shall have an interest in fish and wildlife conservation or outdoor recreation, especially wildlife-associated recreation such as wildlife viewing, nature photography, nature tourism, outdoor education, or community science.

(d) In making appointments of all nine advisory committee members, consideration should be given to appointing members who possess experience engaging youth, underserved communities and diverse audiences, such as communities of color, tribes, and low income communities,in conservation and recreation activities. Consideration should also be given to members with interests in the economic, social, and educational benefits of healthy ecosystems.

(e) Consideration should be given to ensuring that the advisory committee membership reflects the demographic and geographic diversity of Oregon.

(f) The Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation, or the Associate Director's designee, shall serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member on the advisory committee.

(g) One member of the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission may be designated by the Commission to serve as a non-voting ex-officio member on the advisory committee.

(a) The officers of the advisory committee shall be a Chair and a Vice Chair.

(b) Officers shall be elected by the advisory committee from the nine voting members.

(c) Officers may hold office for a period of two years from the date of appointment, and may be re-elected.