Boards and Commissions

Northwest Straits Citizens Advisory Commission

PL 105-384 Section 401

The Northwest Straits Commission was established to provide an ecosystem focus on the marine resources of the Northwest Straits as a whole, help mobilize science to focus on key priorities, guide and provide resources to the Marine Resources Committees, and serves as a forum for coordination and consensus-building.

Number of appointments by Governor:

5

Term in Years:

4

Compensation:

Undetermined

Qualification:

The Northwest Straits Commission is composed of five gubernatorial appointees, one Secretary of the Interior appointee, and a representative from each of the seven counties in the Northwest Straits region. The Commission serves as a "board of directors" for the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative. Its members represent each of the Marine Resources Committees, tribes, the Puget Sound Partnership and additional appointments by the Governor.

Number of yearly meetings:

0

PDC Filing:

No

Senate Confirmation Required:

No

Current Members (pdf)