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Stakeholders Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Executive Council

Compacts

Purpose

The Citizens Advisory Committee to the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council shall provide assistance to the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, the Implementation Committee, and all subcommittees as needed in implementing the Chesapeake Bay Agreement. The members shall communicate with their constituents to increase understanding of the Agreement and programs to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay.

Term

Four Year Terms

Composition

The Bylaws were updated in 2023 https://www.chesapeakebay.net/who/group/stakeholders-advisory-committee

The Stakeholders’ Advisory Committee is composed of 28 voting members representing a cross section of
individuals and organizations with interests and concerns about the Bay. The interests shall include
conservation, business and industry, agriculture, recreation, seafood, and development.

Voting Members
Sixteen members of the Committee are appointed by the Executive Council. The Governors of Virginia,
Maryland, and Pennsylvania and the Mayor shall appoint four members each. The States of New York,
Delaware, and West Virginia shall appoint at least one representative each. The remaining nine members will
be appointed at large by the Board of the Alliance, giving consideration to balancing representation.

Vacant Seats

The seat descriptions indicate if there is a specific requirement for that seat (a profession, consumer, someone who lives in a certain congressional district, etc.). If there is only a number listed (Seat 7), there is no specific criteria for that seat. A “citizen” seat requires someone who is not affiliated with that profession. If you're interested in any of these seats, please submit an application here.

Member of the General Public	1 seat
Total seats available: 1

Current Board Members

Mr William Martin Noftsinger

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2028

Douglas Faulkner

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2028

Mary Sketch

Member of the General Public Membership expires on 12/31/2028