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2001 Florida Statutes

Section 372.992, Florida Statutes 2001

372.992  Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council.--

(1)  There is created the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council, which shall consist of the following 11 members appointed by the Governor: one representative each from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Services; the director of the Florida Museum of Natural History or her or his designee; one representative from a professional wildlife organization; one representative from a private wildlife institution; one representative from a Florida university or college who has expertise in nongame biology; one representative of business interests from a private consulting firm who has expertise in nongame biology; one representative of a statewide organization of landowner interests; and two members from conservation organizations. All appointments shall be for 4-year terms. Members shall be eligible for reappointment.

(2)  The council shall recommend to the commission policies, objectives, and specific actions for nongame wildlife research and management.

(3)  Members of the council shall receive no compensation but shall be entitled to receive per diem and travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061, while carrying out official business with the council, from funds provided under s. 372.991.

History.--ss. 1, 5, ch. 83-173; s. 48, ch. 91-221; ss. 1, 2, ch. 93-64; s. 249, ch. 94-356; s. 1005, ch. 95-148; s. 185, ch. 99-245.