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Sanctuary Advisory Council Membership Recruitment

Individuals appointed to the 11 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.

Application Review Status: OPEN

Applications are currently being sought for a Chumash Community seat on the advisory council.

Candidates will be selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat, 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 two year term.

Chumash Community Seat Expectations and Requirements:

  • Affiliation with Chumash community members, groups and organizations in the sanctuary region;
  • Experience, ability and availability to conduct outreach with multiple individuals and groups within the Chumash community consistent with the goals of the sanctuary and the mission of the SAC;
  • Knowledge and understanding of Chumash cultural heritage, especially as relates to the Channel Islands and surrounding waters;
  • Commitment and availability of time to assist with the development and operation of a SAC Chumash working group;
  • Knowledge and/or interest in marine resource management, public use and resource protection issues in the Sanctuary.

Background materials and an application form are provided here:

 

Completed applications can be submitted as follows:

Email (preferred) to: bella.doohan@noaa.gov

Or by mail to:

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
ATTN: Keighley Lane
University of California, Santa Barbara
Ocean Science Education Building 514, MC 6155
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6155

For further information, please contact Bella Doohan by email at bella.doohan@noaa.gov, or call 805-450-6470.