CODE OF VIRGINIA

COMMERCIAL FISHING ADVISORY BOARD ESTABLISHED (§ 28.2-208.1)

A. There is hereby established the Commercial Fishing Advisory Board, which
shall hereinafter be known as the Board.  The Board shall advise the Commission
on the expenditure of those moneys received.

B. The Board shall consist of nine members appointed by the Commissioner from a
list of nominees submitted by organizations representing commercial fishing
interests.  The membership shall be representative of the geographic area
covered by the commercial fishing license.

C. The term of each member shall be for three years, provided that initial
appointments shall be three members appointed for three years, three members
appointed for two years and three members appointed for one year. Appointments
to fill vacancies shall be made to fill the unexpired terms.

D. Members shall receive no compensation for their services but shall receive
reimbursement for actual expenses.  The Board shall meet at the call of the
Commissioner or at least four times yearly.

HISTORY: 1993, c. 10.