1. (1) The Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Advisory Committee consists of nine members appointed by the Governor through the Executive Appointments Administration application process.

   1. (a) All citizens are welcome and encouraged to serve.

   2. (b) In recommending the committee appointments, the Department may consider the following:

      1. (A) Ensuring that the Committee’s membership reflects the demographic and geographic diversity of Oregon;
      2. (B) Members with experience working with volunteers, community service organizations, or involvement in natural resource or angling education; and
      3. (C) Including those engaging youth, underserved communities and diverse audiences, such as communities of color, tribes, and low-income communities.
   3. (c) The term of office of a member of the Committee is four years, and a member is eligible for reappointment and may serve up to two consecutive full terms.

   4. (d) Members shall:

      1. (A) Be an Oregon resident;
      2. (B) Have knowledge of STEP activities, work conducted by STEP biologists, volunteers, and partner organizations;
      3. (C) Be in good standing with the Department’s Statewide Volunteer Program;
      4. (D) Complete required trainings and adhere to the Department’s Volunteer Code of Conduct;
      5. (E) Represent the regional and statewide interests of the program and volunteers; and
      6. (F) Investigate topics of importance to STEP and develop recommendations.

   5. (e) Members of the Committee will represent the following regions:

      1. (A) North Coast;
      2. (B) Mid-Coast;
      3. (C) South Willamette Valley;
      4. (D) North Willamette Valley;
      5. (E) Coos-Coquille-Tenmile;
      6. (F) Umpqua;
      7. (G) South Coast;
      8. (H) Upper Rogue; and
      9. (I) Eastern Oregon.
2. (2) The Committee shall select officers and may form sub-committees as necessary to carry out business of the Committee.
3. (3) A member of the Committee will not receive compensation from the Department for services as a member. A member may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 496.138 & ORS 496.146

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 496.460

History

DFW 97-2023, adopt filed 09/19/2023, effective 09/19/2023