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State of Alaska > Governor > Boards and Commissions
Fisheries Board: Board of Fisheries
Board identification number: 037
Department: DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME
Authority: AS 16.05.221
Status: Active
Sunset date:
Requirements: Legislative Confirmation and Financial Disclosure
Prohibitions: None
Term: 3 years
Description: 7 members appointed by Governor: residents of the state, appointed without regard to political affiliation or geographical location of residence; Commissioner of the Dept. of Fish and Game is not a member, but serves as ex-officio secretary. Appointments must be done by April 1st. Terms begin July 1.
Function: Conservation and development of fishery resources.
Chair: Board selects.
Special facts: Regulatory; Quorum - majority of the members of the board; may be removed only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office (AS 16.05.280). Statute requires board to hold at least one meeting a year where the board selects time and place. May hold at least one meeting per year with the Board of Game in joint session. Historically meets four times each year, for a total of approximately 50-65 days. Joint Boards of Fisheries and Game historically meet for approximately 7-15 days each year. May meet at any time upon the call of the commissioner or upon the request of two board members. Compensation is based on salary schedule for Juneau.
Compensation: Standard Travel and Per Diem. Range 20A for board meetings; 1/2 Range 20A for other mtgs.
Meetings: Historically meets 4 times/year, total 50-65 days; Joint F&G Boards meet approximately 7-15 days.
For further information contact:
Mr. James Marcotte
Executive Director
Board of Fisheries, Boards Support Section
ADF&G, P.O. Box 25526, M/S 1100
Juneau, AK 99802-5526
Phone: (907) 465-6095, FAX: (907) 465-6094
Fisheries Roster Go to the Fisheries Home page
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