Advisory committees are the local "grass roots" groups that meet to discuss
fishing and wildlife issues and to provide recommendations to the boards.
There are 81 committees throughout the state each with expertise in a
particular local area.
Meetings are always open to the public and
are generally attended by department staff and members of the public who can
offer background information on agenda topics.
Advisory Committees are intended to provide a local forum on
fish and wildlife issues. Their purpose as established by the legislature
includes:
developing regulatory proposals
evaluating regulatory proposals and making recommendations to
the appropriate board
providing a local forum for fish and wildlife conservation and
use, including matters relating to habitat
advising the appropriate regional council on resources
consulting with individuals, organizations, and agencies.
A quorum must be established before a committee can conduct committee
business. A quorum is a majority of the actual committee membership.
