16 USC 460rrr-2 - Establishment of the Commission

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§ 460rrr–2.

Establishment of the Commission

(a)

Establishment

(b)

Purpose

The Commission shall—

(1)

advise the Secretary with respect to the Natural Area; and

(2)

prepare a management plan relating to non-Federal land in the Natural Area under section 460rrr–4(b)(2)(A) of this title.

(c)

Membership

The Commission shall be composed of 9 members appointed by the Secretary, of whom—

(1)

1 member shall represent the Colorado State Director of the Bureau of Land Management;

(2)

1 member shall be the manager of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, ex officio;

(3)

3 members shall be appointed based on the recommendation of the Governor of Colorado, of whom—

(A)

1 member shall represent the Colorado Division of Wildlife;

(B)

1 member shall represent the Colorado Division of Water Resources; and

(C)

1 member shall represent the Rio Grande Water Conservation District; and

(4)

4 members shall—

(A)

represent the general public;

(B)

be citizens of the local region in which the Natural Area is established; and

(C)

have knowledge and experience in the fields of interest relating to the preservation, restoration, and use of the Natural Area.

(d)

Terms of office

(1)

In general

(2)

Reappointment

(e)

Compensation

(f)

Chairperson

(g)

Meetings

(1)

In general

(2)

Public meetings

(3)

Notice

(h)

Technical assistance

(Pub. L. 109–337, § 4, Oct. 12, 2006, 120 Stat. 1777.)

cite as: 16 USC 460rrr-2