MBNMS Advisory Council Recruitment

Which Seats Are Being Recruited? | General Requirements | Application Letter
Application & Guidelines (634K PDF with fillable form) | Charter & Protocols | Recruitment Landing Page

Individuals appointed to the 20 public seats on the Sanctuary Advisory Council serve voluntary terms of two to three years. A few times each year, with the approach of end-of-term dates for various seats, a recruitment period is opened to provide a public opportunity for interested persons to apply for membership for open positions on the council. Currently serving advisory council members may also seek to be reappointed, subject to term limit provisions described within the council’s charter.

The Importance of Diversity

Whether within a natural ecosystem or a human community, diversity creates strength and resilience. NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries values the remarkable diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experience found throughout sanctuary communities, and invites a wide range of individuals to seek membership on sanctuary advisory councils. With a diverse membership, advisory councils can broaden access to understanding and participation in marine conservation and governance, and can become more effective in helping to advance the mission of the National Marine Sanctuary System.

Seats Currently Being Recruited

Seat	Primary	Alternate
At-Large	yes (1)	yes (1)
Business and Industry	yes	yes
Commercial Fishing	no	yes
Conservation	yes	yes
Recreation	yes	yes

Application Due Date: Close of Business September 30^th, 2024

Candidates will be selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat(s) for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of sanctuary resources. Selected applicants should expect to serve as a volunteer for a three-year term (college terms are two-years).

Downloads:

National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Application & Guidelines		PDF
ONMS/MBNMS Advisory Council Application Cover Letter	HTML	PDF
MBNMS General Requirements for Advisory Council Representatives	HTML	PDF
MBNMS Specific Requirements for Advisory Council Representatives	HTML	PDF
MBNMS Sanctuary Advisory Council Charter & Protocols	HTML	PDF

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