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State Representative John Ward
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4333
For more information contact: Ted Modrich 651-296-5809
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REP. WARD ENCOURAGES LOCAL CITIZENS TO APPLY TO SERVE ON OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES FOR GAME AND FISH FUND
Application deadline is October 14, 2011
ST. PAUL, MN – State Representative John Ward is encouraging local citizens to apply for an appointment on the Citizen Oversight Committees for the Game and Fish Fund.
Citizen oversight of the Game and Fish Fund has been a valued service since 1994. The structure of the committees is undergoing a change and all citizen appointments are being redone. Under statutory authority renewed by the 2011 legislature, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must appoint at least ten people each to the new Fisheries Oversight Committee (FOC) and Wildlife Oversight Committee (WOC). DNR managers anticipate appointing a mix of experienced and new oversight members who together comprise a range of knowledge and interests about the various licenses, permits, stamps, and other funding sources, and a strong interest in monitoring the proper expenditure of those funds.
"This is a great opportunity for our citizens to get involved in the policy process and ensure that their tax dollars are being well spent," said Ward. "The tourism industry is vital to the economy of Greater Minnesota, making the oversight of these funds and our natural resources of great importance to our area."
In December of each year, the DNR publishes an annual Game and Fish Fund Report that details expenditures. Each committee will review the DNR report and write a final report on the conclusions of their review.
Five members of each committee will also serve on a Budgetary Oversight Committee which will be tasked with integrating the committee reports and addressing matters of common concern.
The deadline for applications is October 14, 2011. Interested applicants can apply online at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/gamefishoversight/index.html. More information about the oversight committees can also be found at that website.
The DNR Commissioner determines all appointments, based on recommendations from division managers. Appointees may request mileage reimbursement but they are not eligible for a per diem. Appointees are not paid and must abide by requirements pertaining to potential conflicts of interest. This oversight work can be a significant time commitment each year and appointees are asked to make a 2-3 year commitment.
If you have additional questions about the application process, you can also contact Rep. Ward at (651) 296- 4333, or 1-800-683-4205, by mail at 221 State Office Building, 100 Martin Luther King Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or via e-mail at rep.john.ward@house.mn.
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