§ 410nn-3. — Advisory Commission.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC410nn-3]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 1--NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
SUBCHAPTER LIX-L--SAN FRANCISCO MARITIME NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Sec. 410nn-3. Advisory Commission
(a) Establishment
There is hereby established the Advisory Commission of the San
Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (hereinafter in this
subchapter referred to as the ``Commission''). The Commission shall be
composed of 12 members appointed by the Secretary as follows:
(1) 3 members appointed for terms of 4 years from
recommendations submitted by the National Maritime Museum
Association.
(2) 2 members appointed for terms of 4 years from
recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State of
California, at least one of whom shall have professional expertise
in maritime historic preservation.
(3) 4 members appointed for terms of 5 years from
recommendations submitted by the Mayor of San Francisco with special
consideration given to individuals with knowledge of museum and/or
maritime issues and who represent the local fishing industry,
recreational users, the business community, and neighborhood groups.
(4) 1 member appointed for a term of 5 years from
recommendations from the Secretary of Commerce, who shall have
professional expertise in the maritime industry.
(5) 2 members appointed for terms of 5 years, who shall have
professional expertise in maritime history or historic preservation.
Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite term may serve
after the expiration of his term until his successor is appointed. A
vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in which the
original appointment was made.
(b) Compensation
Members of the Commission shall serve without pay. While away from
their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services
for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner
as persons employed intermittently in Government service are allowed
expenses under section 5703 of title 5.
(c) Officers
The Chair and other officers of the Commission shall be elected by a
majority of the members of the Commission to serve for terms established
by the Commission.
(d) Meetings
The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chair or a majority of
its members, but not less than twice annually. Seven members of the
Commission shall constitute a quorum. Consistent with the public meeting
requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Commission
shall, from time to time, meet with persons concerned with maritime
preservation.
(e) Bylaws and charter
The Commission may make such bylaws, rules, and regulations as it
considers necessary to carry out its functions under this subchapter.
The provisions of section 14(b) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Act of October 6, 1972; 86 Stat. 776), are hereby waived with respect
to this Commission.
(f) Functions
The Commission shall advise the Secretary on the management and
development of the park. The Secretary, or his designee, shall from time
to time, but at least semiannually, meet and consult with the Commission
on matters relating to the management and development of the park.
(g) Termination
The Commission shall cease to exist 10 years after the date on which
the first meeting of the Commission is held.
(Pub. L. 100-348, Sec. 5, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 656.)
References in Text
The Federal Advisory Committee Act, referred to in subsecs. (d) and
(e), is Pub. L. 92-463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, as amended, which is
set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and
Employees.
