North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-17.8-06. North Dakota outdoor heritage advisory board--Members

1. There is created a North Dakota outdoor heritage advisory board consisting of twelve members. The governor shall appoint representatives from each of the groups listed in this section based upon recommendations made by the appropriate group. The advisory board consists of:

2. The governor also shall appoint to the advisory board one representative from each of the following agencies to serve as ex officio, nonvoting technical members: the department of parks and recreation, the department of water resources, the game and fish department, the office of the state forester, and the North Dakota association of soil conservation districts.

3. The term of office of each member of the board is four years and members may not serve more than two consecutive terms. The terms of office commence on the first day of July. The initial terms for the advisory board members must be staggered following a method determined by the board.

4. The advisory board shall select a chairman from among the members. Seven voting members is a quorum at any meeting.

5. The advisory board shall have at least two regular meetings each year and additional meetings as the chairman determines necessary at a time and place to be fixed by the chairman. Special meetings must be called by the chairman on written request of any five members.

6. The advisory board may not forward a grant application to the commission unless the application is for funding activities that fulfill the purposes of this chapter and the application receives a favorable recommendation from a majority of the advisory board members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present.

7. Members of the advisory board appointed by the governor serve at the pleasure of the governor.