1998 Florida Code
TITLE XXVIII NATURAL RESOURCES; CONSERVATION, RECLAMATION, AND USE
Chapter 372 Wildlife  
372.992   Nongame Wildlife Advisory Council.

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 Game and Fresh Water Fish 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.