Current through November, 2024
Section 13-109-3 - Establishment and duties of the forest stewardship advisory committee(a) The chairperson shall establish a forest stewardship advisory committee to advise and assist the division to plan, coordinate, and implement the program. The chairperson shall appoint a chairperson and members to the forest stewardship advisory committee. Members shall be volunteers, serve part-time, and shall not be compensated for duties performed.(b) The forest stewardship advisory committee shall perform the following duties: (1) Review and recommend for approval to the administrator, program proposal and management plans prior to board submittal;(2) Establish and periodically review hold-down rates for each program practice; and(3) Advise the department on other program policies and guidelines.(c) The forest stewardship advisory committee shall meet quarterly each year, with each member serving two-year staggered terms. The chairperson may appoint members to consecutive terms.(d) The forest stewardship advisory committee shall maintain a record of its activities and actions.(e) Any action taken by the forest stewardship advisory committee shall be by a simple majority of its members.(f) Seven members of the forest stewardship advisory committee shall constitute a quorum to do business.[Eff. JAN 08 1999] (Auth: HRS § 195F-8) (Imp: HRS § 195F-3)