Code of Federal Regulations Title 18. Conservation of Power and Water Resources § 18.701.79 Selection policy for professional personnel

(a) Outstanding character and competence—both personal and professional.

(b) Spread and balance of training and experience in the several relevant professions—ecology;  economics;  economic geography;  engineering;  fish and wildlife biology;  forestry;  hydrology;  irrigation;  landscape architecture;  law;  political science;  recreation;  sanitary engineering;  soil conservation;  urban and other land planning;  etc.

(c) Diversity of prior identification and experience, both planning and operating in Washington and in the field;  including personnel with prior identification and experience with Federal, State, or local government, private enterprise, or university teaching and research.