Montana Code 2-15-3405. Appointment of wetlands protection advisory council
2-15-3405. Appointment of wetlands protection advisory council. (1) The director of fish, wildlife, and parks shall appoint an advisory council pursuant to 2-15-122 to review proposals developed by the department of fish, wildlife, and parks that involve the use of money received by the department under 87-2-411 for the protection, conservation, and development of wetlands in Montana.
Terms Used In Montana Code 2-15-3405
- Department: means a principal functional and administrative entity that:
(a)is created by this chapter within the executive branch of state government;
(b)is one of the 20 principal departments permitted under the constitution; and
(c)includes its units. See Montana Code 2-15-102
- Director: means a department head specifically referred to as a director in this chapter and does not mean a commission, board, commissioner, or constitutional officer. See Montana Code 2-15-102
(2)The director shall appoint seven members to the advisory council who represent Montana migratory game bird hunters, nonconsumptive users of wildlife, and the agricultural industry, including one member from each administrative region described in 2-15-3402.
(3)Members shall serve staggered, 6-year terms beginning October 1, 2023, and must be appointed so that no more than three appointments expire in any 1 year. To implement staggered terms, the director may specify a shorter length of term for initial members.