2010 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 15. Structure of the executive branch.
15.34 Department of natural resources; creation.

15.34

15.34 Department of natural resources; creation.

15.34(1)

(1) There is created a department of natural resources under the direction and supervision of the natural resources board.

15.34(2)

(2)

15.34(2)(a)

(a) The natural resources board shall consist of 7 members appointed for staggered 6-year terms.

15.34(2)(b)

(b) At least 3 members of the natural resources board shall be from the territory north, and at least 3 members of the board shall be from the territory south, of a line running east and west through the south limits of the city of Stevens Point.

15.34(2)(c)

(c) No person may be appointed to the natural resources board, or remain a member of the board, who receives, or has during the previous 2 years received, a significant portion of his or her income directly or indirectly from holders of or applicants for permits issued by the department under ch. 283, except that this paragraph does not apply to permits issued under s. 283.33.

15.34(2)(d)

(d) The majority of members of the natural resources board may not derive a significant portion of their incomes from persons who are subject to permits or enforcement orders under ch. 285. Each board member shall inform the governor of any significant change in the income that he or she derives from persons who are subject to permits or enforcement orders under ch. 285.

15.34(2)(e)

(e) The restrictions in pars. (c) and (d) do not apply with respect to permits or licenses held or applied for by agencies, departments, or subdivisions of this state.

15.34 - ANNOT.

History: 1973 c. 74; 1991 a. 316; 2001 a. 16.