16 USC 1423d - Commission appointments; compensation, travel expenses, and claims

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§ 1423d.

Commission appointments; compensation, travel expenses, and claims

(a)

Appointment of United States commissioners

(1)

Appointment

The United States commissioners on the Commission shall be appointed by the President, in accordance with paragraph 2 of article 8 of the Agreement, after taking into consideration the recommendations of—

(A)

the Secretary;

(B)

the Secretary of State; and

(C)

the Alaska Nanuuq Commission.

(2)

Qualifications

With respect to the United States commissioners appointed under this subsection, in accordance with paragraph 2 of article 8 of the Agreement—

(A)

1 United States commissioner shall be an official of the Federal Government;

(B)

1 United States commissioner shall be a representative of the Native people of Alaska, and, in particular, the Native people for whom polar bears are an integral part of their culture; and

(C)

both commissioners shall be knowledgeable of, or have expertise in, polar bears.

(3)

Service and term

Each United States commissioner shall serve—

(A)

at the pleasure of the President; and

(B)

for an initial 4-year term and such additional terms as the President shall determine.

(4)

Vacancies

(A)

In general

(B)

Manner

(b)

Alternate commissioners

(1)

In general

(2)

Duties

(3)

Reappointment

An alternate commissioner—

(A)

shall be eligible for reappointment by the President; and

(B)

may attend all meetings of the United States section.

(c)

Duties

(d)

Compensation and expenses

(1)

Compensation

(2)

Travel expenses

(e)

Agency designation

(Pub. L. 92–522, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 109–479, title IX, § 902(a), Jan. 12, 2007, 120 Stat. 3663.)

cite as: 16 USC 1423d