§ 5703. — Panel.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC5703]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 77--YUKON RIVER SALMON
SUBCHAPTER I--IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERIM AGREEMENT
Sec. 5703. Panel
(a) Representation
The United States shall be represented on the Panel by six
individuals, of whom--
(1) one shall be an official of the United States Government
with expertise in salmon conservation and management;
(2) one shall be an official of the State of Alaska with
expertise in salmon conservation and management; and
(3) four shall be knowledgeable and experienced with regard to
the salmon fisheries on the Yukon River.
(b) Appointments
Panel members shall be appointed as follows:
(1) The Panel member described in subsection (a)(1) of this
section shall be appointed by the Secretary of State.
(2) The Panel member described in subsection (a)(2) of this
section shall be appointed by the Governor of Alaska.
(3) The Panel members described in subsection (a)(3) of this
section shall be appointed by the Secretary of State from a list of
at least 3 individuals nominated for each position by the Governor
of Alaska. The Governor of Alaska may consider suggestions for
nominations provided by organizations with expertise in Yukon River
salmon fisheries. The Governor of Alaska may make appropriate
nominations to allow for, and the Secretary of State shall appoint,
at least one member under subsection (a)(3) of this section who is
qualified to represent the interests of Lower Yukon River fishing
districts, and at least one member who is qualified to represent the
interests of Upper Yukon River fishing districts. At least one of
the Panel members under subsection (a)(3) of this section shall be
an Alaska Native.
(c) Alternates
The Secretary of State may designate an alternate Panel member for
each Panel member the Secretary appoints under subsections \1\ (b)(1)
and (3) of this section, who meets the same qualifications, to serve in
the absence of the Panel member. The Governor of the State of Alaska may
designate an alternative Panel member for the Panel member appointed
under subsection (b)(2) of this section, who meets the same
qualifications, to serve in the absence of that Panel member.
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\1\ So in original. Probably should be ``subsection''.
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(d) Term length
Panel members and alternate Panel members shall serve four-year
terms. Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the
expiration of any term shall be appointed for the remainder of that
term.
(e) Reappointment
Panel members and alternate Panel members shall be eligible for
reappointment.
(f) Decisions
Decisions by the United States section of the Panel shall be made by
the consensus of the Panel members appointed under paragraphs (2) and
(3) of subsection (a) of this section.
(g) Consultation
In carrying out their functions under the Agreement, Panel members
may consult with such other interested parties as they consider
appropriate.
(Pub. L. 104-43, title VII, Sec. 704, Nov. 3, 1995, 109 Stat. 393.)
