Candidates Sought for Membership on Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council

Published on Friday, March 10, 2023

On behalf of Governor McKee, DEM Director Terrence Gray seeks candidates for two seats on the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council (RIMFC).  One seat is currently vacant, and one will become vacant in the spring.

The RIMFC is composed of eight individuals and the DEM Director or their designee. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Director, providing recommendations on proposed marine fisheries regulatory issues and other matters pertaining to marine fisheries management in Rhode Island. Council members are chosen from among those with skill, knowledge, and experience in the commercial fishing industry, the recreational (private and for-hire) industry, and in the conservation and management of fisheries resources and/or marine biology. Members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Rhode Island Senate. Members are appointed to four-year terms, are expected to attend up to eight meetings per year, and serve without compensation. Additional background information on the Council can be found on the DEM Division of Marine Fisheries website: https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/marine-fisheries/about-council.

Candidates are currently being sought for the following positions on the Council:

One representative with conservation, management, and/or marine biological expertise (previous incumbent, Chris Rein).

One representative of the recreational fishing industry (incumbent with term expiring, David Monti).

Anyone interested in serving on the Council is invited to submit a letter of interest and resume to: Molly Ogren, Chief of Program Development, DEM, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908; Molly.Ogren@dem.ri.gov.  In your letter, please indicate which seat(s) you are applying for. The deadline for submittals is April 7, 2023.  All candidates will be forwarded to DEM Director Gray and Governor McKee for review and consideration.

Any questions regarding this notice may be directed to Molly Ogren at 401-222-2771 ext. 2774402.