Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 120.djvu/1809

 120 STAT. 1778

PUBLIC LAW 109–337—OCT. 12, 2006

(2) prepare a management plan relating to non-Federal land in the Natural Area under section 6(b)(2)(A). (c) MEMBERSHIP.—The Commission shall be composed of 9 members appointed by the Secretary, of whom— (1) 1 member shall represent the Colorado State Director of the Bureau of Land Management; (2) 1 member shall be the manager of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, ex officio; (3) 3 members shall be appointed based on the recommendation of the Governor of Colorado, of whom— (A) 1 member shall represent the Colorado Division of Wildlife; (B) 1 member shall represent the Colorado Division of Water Resources; and (C) 1 member shall represent the Rio Grande Water Conservation District; and (4) 4 members shall— (A) represent the general public; (B) be citizens of the local region in which the Natural Area is established; and (C) have knowledge and experience in the fields of interest relating to the preservation, restoration, and use of the Natural Area. (d) TERMS OF OFFICE.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except for the manager of the Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, the term of office of a member of the Commission shall be 5 years. (2) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be reappointed to the Commission on completion of the term of office of the member. (e) COMPENSATION.—A member of the Commission shall serve without compensation for service on the Commission. (f) CHAIRPERSON.—The Commission shall elect a chairperson of the Commission. (g) MEETINGS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall meet at least quarterly at the call of the chairperson. (2) PUBLIC MEETINGS.—A meeting of the Commission shall be open to the public. (3) NOTICE.—Notice of any meeting of the Commission shall be published in advance of the meeting. (h) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary and the heads of other Federal agencies shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide any information and technical services requested by the Commission to assist in carrying out the duties of the Commission. 16 USC 460rrr–3.

SEC. 5. POWERS OF THE COMMISSION.

(a) HEARINGS.—The Commission may hold such hearings, meet and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Commission considers advisable to carry out this Act. (b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of carrying out the management plan on non-Federal land in the Natural Area, the Commission may enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Colorado, a political subdivision of the State, or any person.

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