An employee of the department may not serve as a member of the advisory council prior to the expiration of one year from that employee's last day of employment with the department.__A Legislator may not serve as a member of the advisory council.__A former Legislator who was a member of the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over fisheries and wildlife matters may not serve as a member of the advisory council prior to the expiration of one year from that former Legislator's last day of membership on that committee.

2.__Length of terms.__Appointments are for a term of 3 years and until successors are appointed and qualified.__A person may not serve more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms.__On the death, resignation or removal from office of any person appointed to the advisory council, the Governor shall appoint a member to serve for the unexpired term.

3.__Expenses.__The members of the advisory council are entitled to compensation as provided in Title 5, chapter 379.

4.__Duties.__The advisory council shall perform the following duties.

A.__The advisory council shall render to the commissioner information and advice concerning the administration of the department and carry out other duties specifically delegated by this Part.

B.__The advisory council shall hold regular meetings with the commissioner or the commissioner's deputy in December and May of each year and may hold special meetings at such other times and places as are advisable.

5.__Meetings.__All regular and special meetings of the advisory council must be public meetings and must be held in a public meeting place convenient for the public.__Public comment