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LD 131 Title Page Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Conduct a... Page 2 of 2
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Sec. 1. Contract for assessment of wildlife program. Resolved: That the
Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, referred to in
this resolve as "the commissioner," shall contract with
outside experts to assess, evaluate and recommend improvements
in all aspects of the wildlife management program; and be it
further

 
Sec. 2. Procedures to be used. Resolved: That a contract awarded
pursuant to this resolve must be awarded in accordance with
applicable state laws, rules and procedures relating to the
purchase of services and awarding of contracts. The
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, referred to in
this resolve as "the department," shall establish a panel to
assist in developing a scope of work and evaluating and
selecting a proposal. The panel must include appropriate
department staff and up to 5 people representing statewide
organizations with an interest in the management of wildlife;
and be it further

 
Sec. 3. Scope of work. Resolved: That the programmatic review must
include, but not be limited to: planning and budgeting;
staffing levels; personnel leadership and technical skills;
applicable laws, rules and policies governing the program;
decision-making processes; and resource management and public
involvement practices. In addition to a contract specifying
that the contractor must assess the department's professional
ability to design and carry out an effective wildlife
management program, a contract awarded pursuant to this
resolve must include a requirement that the contractor
identify members of the public who consider themselves
stakeholders and include their feedback in the assessment
process; and be it further

 
Sec. 4. Funding. Resolved: That the commissioner may accept grants
and donations for the work required pursuant to this resolve
and expend those funds as necessary to accomplish the purpose
of this resolve. In the event that adequate funds are not
secured, the commissioner may at the commissioner's discretion
terminate this work; and be it further

 
Sec. 5. Report required. Resolved: That the commissioner shall submit
a report of work conducted in response to this resolve and any
findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee
of the Legislature having jurisdiction over inland fisheries
and wildlife matters by January 2, 2005.

 
SUMMARY

 
This resolve requires the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries
and Wildlife to conduct a programmatic review of the
department's


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