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Fishing, Boating and Aquatic Resource News - FishNews - 01-11-2008
GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COUNCIL SEEKS TO FILL OPENING ON PA FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
HARRISBURG - The Governor's Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the board of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission in district seven, which includes Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties.<br />
A vacancy occurred when Commissioner Frederick P. Osifat, 64, passed away in late November.<br />
"The Governor is reaching out to the anglers and boaters of district seven to find the highest-qualified candidate to serve on the board of the Fish and Boat Commission," said Bob Schlemmer, chairman of the Governor's Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation.<br />
The next commissioner from the district will complete Osifat's term, which expires June 4, 2009. Because the term is less than four years, the appointee will be eligible for re-appointment to an eight-year term.<br />
While commissioners are not compensated, they do receive a travel reimbursement. According to the Fish and Boat Code, in order to qualify as a commissioner, the applicant must be a resident of the district and be well informed on the subjects of conservation, restoration, fish and fishing, and boats and boating.<br />
Individuals interested in applying for this seat should send a resume, with a detailed cover letter explaining their desire to serve, to Robb Miller, 7th Floor - Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 8767, Harrisburg, PA 17106-8767.<br />
All resumes and cover letters from applicants must be received by Feb. 29.<br />
The Governor's eventual nominee is subject to confirmation by a simple majority vote of the state Senate.