spearthebigones
07-03-2008, 03:41 AM
I didn't notice this until just now but you can nominate a stakeholder for Southern California's MPLA group. I think we need to nominate a spearo. Anyone planning on running for the nomination or would like to nominate someone?
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/scproject.asp
Through Friday, July 18, 2008 the California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative is accepting nominations for appointments to the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group.
The MLPA South Coast Study Region extends from Point Conception (Santa Barbara County) to the California/Mexico border (San Diego County), including offshore islands. The MLPA Initiative seeks individuals committed to successfully completing the regional stakeholder group process in the south coast by November 2009.
Charge of the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
Criteria for Selection
Members of the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group are expected to have the following attributes:
1. Able to bring first-hand knowledge and perspective to bear on the marine resources of the MLPA South Coast Study Region,
2. Able to balance a south coast regional perspective with localized knowledge,
3. Willing to express fundamental interests (as opposed to fixed positions) and to clearly convey the interests of one or more stakeholder groups,
4. Capable of working collaboratively, seeking to integrate the interests of the full range of constituencies,
5. Able to access and use an effective communication network to reach stakeholders not attending the public meetings, and
6. Committed to completing all aspects of the charge of the regional stakeholder group.
Nominations should include the following information:
* Nominee name and complete contact information, including email address,
* A short statement to confirm how the applicant meets each of the selection criteria listed above,
* Where appropriate, identify current and past affiliations with stakeholder groups active in marine resource management,
* A brief summary of past involvement in the MLPA or similar collaborative public processes to provide advice on natural resource policy or planning,
* Willingness to commit the time for full participation,
* Descriptions of the organizations and individuals with which the nominee will communicate,
* Specific communication and outreach mechanisms to be utilized (give examples), and
* Areas of knowledge or expertise relevant to the project.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/scproject.asp
Through Friday, July 18, 2008 the California Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative is accepting nominations for appointments to the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group.
The MLPA South Coast Study Region extends from Point Conception (Santa Barbara County) to the California/Mexico border (San Diego County), including offshore islands. The MLPA Initiative seeks individuals committed to successfully completing the regional stakeholder group process in the south coast by November 2009.
Charge of the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
Criteria for Selection
Members of the MLPA South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group are expected to have the following attributes:
1. Able to bring first-hand knowledge and perspective to bear on the marine resources of the MLPA South Coast Study Region,
2. Able to balance a south coast regional perspective with localized knowledge,
3. Willing to express fundamental interests (as opposed to fixed positions) and to clearly convey the interests of one or more stakeholder groups,
4. Capable of working collaboratively, seeking to integrate the interests of the full range of constituencies,
5. Able to access and use an effective communication network to reach stakeholders not attending the public meetings, and
6. Committed to completing all aspects of the charge of the regional stakeholder group.
Nominations should include the following information:
* Nominee name and complete contact information, including email address,
* A short statement to confirm how the applicant meets each of the selection criteria listed above,
* Where appropriate, identify current and past affiliations with stakeholder groups active in marine resource management,
* A brief summary of past involvement in the MLPA or similar collaborative public processes to provide advice on natural resource policy or planning,
* Willingness to commit the time for full participation,
* Descriptions of the organizations and individuals with which the nominee will communicate,
* Specific communication and outreach mechanisms to be utilized (give examples), and
* Areas of knowledge or expertise relevant to the project.