Governor’s Council seeks candidates for Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission board

Harrisburg — The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving on the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission as commissioners.

Commissioner candidates are needed for the following regions: District 3: Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties; and District 6: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties.

Also needed are candidates for an at-large board member who is experienced in boating and water safety education and must be a registered boat owner and represent various geographical sections and boating interests in the state.

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Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Code provides that commissioners are appointed for four-year terms with the opportunity to be reappointed for two additional four-year terms and can serve for six months after their term expires, or until their replacement is named, whichever occurs first.

“The Shapiro administration seeks a diverse group of applicants, one of whom will be nominated by the governor,” said Derek Eberly, director of the advisory council. “We encourage anyone interested in volunteering to serve on the board to send a letter of intent and their professional resume.”

As specified by the Pennsylvania Code, individuals interested in serving as a district commissioner shall be persons well informed on the subject of conservation, restoration, fish and fishing, boats and boating, and a resident of the district.

Commissioners receive no compensation for their service but are reimbursed for travel expenses.

Candidates will be interviewed by the advisory council regarding their professional and volunteer experience with wildlife conservation and activities related to hunting and fishing.

Appointments to the commission are made by Gov. Shapiro and require the advice and consent of the Senate of Pennsylvania.

Individuals interested in applying should email a resume and cover letter to Derek Eberly, director of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation, deeberly@pa.gov.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.