NOAA’s NMSAS seeks advisory council applicants
NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) is seeking applicants for one primary seat (Swains Island/community-at-large) on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent.
“The members of our advisory council represent an extremely important element of our community,” said Gene Brighouse, Sanctuary Superintendent. “Their input, experience, and expertise assist the sanctuary in making informed and timely decisions on how to best manage our wildlife and habitats.”
Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of marine resources. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve a three-year term.
The sanctuary advisory council was established to ensure continuous public participation in the management of the sanctuary. The council’s 17 voting members and eight non-voting members serve on a volunteer basis and represent a variety of local user groups, the general public, and territorial and federal governmental jurisdictions.
Applications are due December 31. To receive an application kit, or for more information, contact Joseph Paulin at 633-6500 ext. 226
Contact can also be made via email at joseph.paulin@noaa.gov or by mail at National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, P.O. Box 4318, Pago Pago, AS 96799. Application kits can also be downloaded from the sanctuary’s website at http://americansamoa.noaa.gov