Expands and changes membership of Aquaculture Advisory Council.
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Overview
This bill amends the composition of the New Jersey Aquaculture Advisory Council. It increases the total number of council members from 13 to 18, with changes to the roles and appointments of both voting and non-voting members. The bill specifies new ex-officio members from state agencies and establishes a process for appointing public members with expertise in the aquaculture industry.
Key provisions
- Increases the total number of Aquaculture Advisory Council members from 13 to 18.
- Changes the number of ex-officio voting members to seven, including specific state agency representatives.
- Changes the number of ex-officio non-voting members to three, including representatives from the Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Protection.
- Increases the number of voting public members to eight, with specific requirements for representation from clam farmers, oyster farmers, and nursery/hatchery interests.
- Establishes term lengths for council members, including staggered terms for initial appointments.
- Specifies that a majority of the council constitutes a quorum.
- Clarifies the council’s role as an advisory body to state departments and agencies.
- Requires the council to review and update the Aquaculture Development Plan every five years.
Who is affected
- Aquaculture Industry
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