Current Vacancies
The Council is requesting nominations to fill Advisory Body vacancies for the 2025-2027 term. To ensure consideration at the March 2026 Council meeting, nominations should be received no later than 5 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2026. Nominations are open for the following positions:
- Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel – Processor – 1 Position
- Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel – Washington At-Large – 1 Position
- Groundfish Advisory Subpanel –
- Trawl At-Large – 1 Position
- Open Access south of Cape Mendicino – 1 Position
- Habitat Committee – At-Large
- Scientific and Statistical Committee – At-Large – 2 Positions – All applications are welcome but experience in economics, social science, groundfish, coastal pelagic species, and salmon is helpful.
Nominations should be submitted by completing the Jotform. The Council is scheduled to review nominations during the June 11-15, 2026 Council meeting in Spokane, WA and appointments will be effective through December 31, 2027.
Individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by other individuals or organizations. Individuals may apply for more than one Advisory Body seat, but please use a separate form for each nomination.
The Council welcomes nominations from individuals with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of experiences. Eligibility or selection for these positions will not be based on race, color, national origin, handicap, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
For further information on the advisory bodies or the nomination process, please contact Kelly Ames, Deputy Director (503-820-2417 or toll free 866-806-7204).
Council positions
For information on nominations to Council Member seats, please visit the NOAA Fisheries “Council Nominations and Appointments” page.
