CHAPTER 33
S.P. 401 - L.D. 1317
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Conduct a Programmatic Review of the State's Inland Fisheries Management Program
Sec. 1. Contract for assessment of the fisheries program. Resolved: That the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, referred to in this resolve as the "commissioner," shall contract with outside experts to assess, evaluate and recommend improvements in all aspects of the inland fisheries management program; and be it further
Sec. 2. Procedures to be used. Resolved: That a contract awarded pursuant to this resolve must be awarded in accordance with applicable state laws, rules and procedures relating to the purchase of services and awarding of contracts. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, referred to in this resolve as the "department," shall establish a panel to assist in developing a scope of work and evaluating and selecting a proposal. The panel must include appropriate department staff and up to 5 people representing statewide organizations with an interest in the management of fisheries resources and aquatic habitats; and be it further
Sec. 3. Scope of work. Resolved: That the programmatic review must include, but not be limited to: planning and budgeting; staffing levels; personnel leadership and technical skills; applicable laws, rules and policies governing the program; decision-making processes; and resource management and public involvement practices. In addition to a contract specifying that the contractor must assess the department's professional ability to design and carry out an effective fisheries management program, a contract awarded pursuant to this resolve must include a requirement that the contractor identify members of the public who consider themselves as stakeholders and include their feedback in the assessment process; and be it further
Sec. 4. Funding. Resolved: That the commissioner may accept grants and donations for the work required pursuant to this resolve and expend those funds as necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolve. In the event that adequate funds are not secured, the commissioner may at the commissioner's discretion terminate this work; and be it further
Sec. 5. Report required. Resolved: That the commissioner shall submit a report of work conducted in response to this resolve and any findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries and wildlife matters by January 2, 2003.
Effective September 21, 2001, unless otherwise indicated.
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