Colorado Revised Statutes Title 33. Parks and Wildlife § 33-9-101. Commission--creation--composition, etc.
(1)(a) Effective July 1, 2012, there is hereby created the parks and wildlife commission, also referred to in this article as the “commission”.
(2) The commission consists of thirteen members, as follows:
(a) Two members who are ex officio nonvoting members, as follows:
(I) The executive director; and
(II) The commissioner of the department of agriculture;
(b) Eleven voting members who are appointed, in accordance with subsection (3) of this section, by the governor with the consent of the senate.
(3)(a) The eleven voting members of the commission are as follows:
(I) Three members who are sports persons who can demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of wildlife issues and who have obtained a hunting or fishing license issued under this title 33 for at least each of the three years prior to their appointments.
One of the members appointed pursuant to this subsection (3)(a)(I) must be an outfitter registered pursuant to article 145 of title 12.
(II) Three members who are actively involved in production agriculture as owners or lessees of the agricultural property and owners or partial owners of the commodities produced on the land and who can demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of wildlife issues;
(III) Three members who can demonstrate that they regularly engage in outdoor recreation and utilize parks resources. One member appointed under this subparagraph (III) shall represent a nonprofit organization that supports and promotes the conservation and enhancement of Colorado's wildlife and habitat; recognizes and promotes primarily nonconsumptive wildlife use; and has expertise in wildlife issues, wildlife habitat, or wildlife management; and
(IV) Two members appointed from the public at-large.
(b)(I) In appointing members to the commission under paragraph (a) of this subsection (3), the governor shall make appointments that ensure that a reasonable balance of the following areas of knowledge and experience, as they relate to parks and wildlife, are represented: Outdoor business, service as a current or former local elected official, youth outdoor education, wildlife biology or science, energy, conservation, beneficial uses of water, land conservation and conservation easements, and diversified trails interests and activities. In order to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph (b), the governor shall give preference to persons with experience or expertise in multiple areas of knowledge.
www.colorado.gov
