PUBLIC Law Chapter 414

D.__Responsibility for administration of the board lies with

the chair.__The board shall hire an executive director.__The

executive director may hire an additional staff person, if

the board determines it necessary.__The executive director

directs the daily operation of the board.__Staff positions

may be part-time.__The executive director position is

unclassified and the executive director serves at the

pleasure of the board.__The board shall prepare and adopt an

annual budget to be included with the report required under

paragraph C.__The board may obtain the services of

consultants as necessary to carry out its functions under

this subchapter.__The board may spend money to cover

administrative costs.__The board shall endeavor to keep the

level of administrative expenses as low as practicable and

include, in its annual report, discussion of efforts to

minimize administrative expenses.__State natural resources

agencies shall provide staff support and assistance as

determined necessary by the board.

§10309.__Fund distribution criteria for strategic

plan and grants

In developing the strategic plan provided for by section
10308, subsection 5, paragraph A and reviewing and awarding grant
proposals submitted pursuant to section 10308, subsection 5,
paragraph B, the board shall consider whether a project involves:

1.__Fisheries and wildlife and habitat conservation.__For the
category of fisheries and wildlife and habitat conservation:

A.__A species or species group adversely affected due to
lack of management or habitat loss;

B.__A species or species group that is adversely affected
due to unusual vulnerability to man-made disturbances and
requirements for a special or limited habitat type;

C.__Measurable benefits vital to the future welfare of a
species or species group; and

D.__Available matching funds;

2.__Acquisition and management of public lands, parks,
wildlife conservation areas, and public access and outdoor
recreation sites and facilities.__For the category of acquisition
and management of public lands, parks, wildlife conservation
areas, and public access and outdoor recreation sites and
facilities:

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