Section 101.5 Of Chapter 1. Organization From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 1.
101.5
. (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the scope and
responsibilities of the commission have significantly expanded over
the years as the size and diversity of California's population have
increased, and as the scientific knowledge of the habitat
conservation and ecosystem-based management needs of wildlife has
expanded. The members of the commission are expected to make complex
public policy and biological decisions on behalf of the people of
California. The commission is created by the California Constitution,
which does not include any criteria or qualifications for selection
and appointment of commissioners.
(b) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature to encourage the
Governor and the Senate Committee on Rules to consider the following
minimum qualifications in selecting, appointing, and confirming
commissioners to serve on the commission:
(1) The degree to which the appointee will enhance the diversity
of background and geographic representation of the commission.
(2) The appointee's demonstrated interest and background in, and
familiarity with, wildlife and natural resources management programs
at the state or federal level.
(3) The appointee's previous experience in public policy
decisionmaking, including government processes involving public
participation.
(4) The appointee's commitment to prepare for and attend meetings
and subcommittee meetings of the commission and to comply with all
applicable state conflict-of-interest laws.
(5) The extent of the appointee's exposure to and experience with
the basic science underpinning the management of living natural
resources.
(6) The appointee's diversity of knowledge of natural resource
issues and related scientific disciplines, including, but not limited
to, outdoor recreation.