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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources seeks new committee members for its Black Bass Advisory Committee. Black bass in Maryland includes largemouth bass and smallmouth bass.
The Black Bass Advisory Committee (BBAC) was created in response to guidance from the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission (SFAC). Its purpose is to explicitly provide the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the SFAC advice on black bass fisheries matters.
The BBAC receives agendas, meets virtually, discusses agenda topics, and develops consensus on motions that advise the Director of Fishing and Boating Services for the department on matters referenced by the Director. Meeting minutes are drafted following meetings that are held quarterly and are reported directly to SFAC, and uploaded to the department's website.
Committee members will be expected to:
- Participate in at least three of the four meetings per year, which are held virtually;
- Read distributed meeting information in advance of meeting;
- Listen to information provided during meetings in accordance with the agenda;
- Prepare to communicate and discuss constituents' viewpoints at meetings;
- Between meetings, maintain regular communication with the constituents, and convey accurate information on department matters to them;
- Provide feedback, identify problems, suggest solutions or compromises, and search for closure on department matters.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online using the department's application form or on paper by downloading the form from the committee's website.
The application period will extend until April 30. Applications will be reviewed in May and all applicants will be notified of their status in June.
For questions, please contact Joseph Love.
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