National Fish Habitat Board

There is established a board, to be known as the “National Fish Habitat Board”, whose duties are— The Board shall be composed of 28 members, of whom— 2 shall be representatives of Indian Tribes, of whom— 2 shall be representatives of— 7 shall be representatives selected from at least one from each of the following: 2 shall be representatives from different sectors of corporate industries, which may include— A member of the Board shall serve without compensation. A member of the Board may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the Board. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a member of the Board described in any of subparagraphs (F) through (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall serve for a term of 3 years. The initial Board shall consist of representatives as described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of subsection (a)(2). Not later than 60 days after October 30, 2020, the representatives of the initial Board under subparagraph (A) shall appoint the remaining members of the Board described in subparagraphs (H) through (O) of subsection (a)(2). Not later than 60 days after October 30, 2020, the Secretary shall provide to the Board a recommendation of not fewer than three Tribal representatives, from which the Board shall appoint one representative pursuant to subparagraph (G) of subsection (a)(2). Of the members described in subsection (a)(2)(J) initially appointed to the Board— A vacancy of a member of the Board described in subparagraph (H), (I), (J), (K), (L), (M), (N), or (O) of subsection (a)(2) shall be filled by an appointment made by the remaining members of the Board. Following a vacancy of a member of the Board described in subparagraph (G) of subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall recommend to the Board a list of not fewer than three Tribal representatives, from which the remaining members of the Board shall appoint a representative to fill the vacancy. An individual whose term of service as a member of the Board expires may continue to serve on the Board until a successor is appointed. If a member of the Board described in any of subparagraphs (H) through (O) of subparagraph (a)(2) misses three consecutive regularly scheduled Board meetings, the members of the Board may— The representative of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies appointed under subsection (a)(2)(E) shall serve as Chairperson of the Board. The Chairperson of the Board shall serve for a term of 3 years. The Board shall meet— All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public. The Board shall establish procedures to carry out the business of the Board, including— A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.