See press release from BLM below:
BLM Seeks Applicants for Alaska Resource Advisory CouncilBureau seeks diverse membership to help advise public land management
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management announced a 30-day call for public applicants to the Alaska Resource Advisory Council (RAC). To be considered, all application documents must be emailed to RAC Coordinator, Melinda Bolton, [email protected], no later than Nov. 4, 2022.
Individuals may apply or nominate others to serve on the RAC. Application forms may be downloaded from the National RAC website: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/apply. Each completed application must also be submitted with at least one letter of reference from any represented interests or organizations and any other information that speaks to the nominee’s qualifications, such as a resume. All applicants must be Alaska residents and will be appointed based on their training, education, and knowledge of the state. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decision-making.
The Alaska RAC has up to 15 members representing diverse interests from communities across Alaska. During three-year service terms including two to three yearly meetings, members work together to provide solution-oriented recommendations that address public land management issues and benefit all Alaskans.
The Alaska RAC is seeking seven nominees in the following categories:
For more information, please contact Alaska RAC Coordinator Melinda Bolton, [email protected], (907) 271-3342.
