Council and Advisory Bodies: Current Advisory Body Vacancies

Vacancies for advisory bodies will be posted to this page, announced to our e-mail notification list, and announced in our newsletter as they become available.

Request for Nominations for an At-Large Position on the Scientific and Statistical Committee

The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking qualified candidates to consider for an at-large position on its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC). The successful candidate will serve out the remainder of the 2010-2012 Council advisory body term. To ensure consideration, nominations should be received at the Council office no later than Monday, February 8, 2012.

Request for Nominations to the Conservation Position on the Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel

The Council is seeking qualified candidates to serve on its Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel (CPSAS) to represent the conservation community. To ensure consideration, nominations should be received at the Council office no later than Monday, February 6, 2012.

Procedures for Applying

Persons interested in applying should review Council Operating Procedure 2 for details on the operation and duties of subpanels. Individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by other individuals or organizations. Nominations may be sent by email, fax, or mail and must include the following:

  1. Name of nominee and advisory body position to which the person is nominated.
  2. Present position or affiliation.
  3. Address and telephone number of nominee (include FAX number and email address if available).
  4. Experience (briefly specify the kind and amount of experience that qualify the individual to serve in the particular position).
  5. If applicable, the name, address, and telephone number of individual or organization submitting nomination.

Additional Information

For further information on the advisory bodies or the nomination process, please contact:

Dr. John Coon, or Dr. Donald McIsaac
Pacific Fishery Management Council
7700 NE Ambassador Place, Suite 101
Portland, Oregon 97220-1384
Telephone: 503-820-2280 or toll free 866-806-7204

For information regarding the nomination to Council Member seats appointed by the Secretary of Commerce, please visit NOAA Fisheries Office of Sustainable Fisheries website on the Council Appointment Process.