Form 3-2322 Regional Advisory Council Candidate Interview

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REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL CANDIDATE INTERVIEW

Applicant:_____________________________
Panelist:_______________________________
Date: _________________________________
Use this form to interview applicants.
Information from the questions that follow will help the Federal Subsistence Board develop a list of
recommended appointments to the Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. All candidates must be
a resident of the region he/she seeks to represent. They must actually live there, receive mail, vote, etc., in
that region. Councils include subsistence resource users and commercial/sport resource users. Applicants
must declare for one category or the other and interviewers need to pay careful attention to the affiliation of
the candidate.
Factors used to evaluate individual qualifications include:
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Knowledge of fish and wildlife resources in the region;
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Knowledge of subsistence uses, customs, and traditions in the region;
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Knowledge of commercial, sport, and other uses in the region;
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Leadership and experience with local, regional, and Statewide organizations;
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Ability to communicate effectively;
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Willingness to travel to and attend Regional Council meetings at least two times each year (usually in
September or October and February or March); and
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Willingness to occasionally attend Federal Subsistence Board meetings.
When interviewing applicants, panel members must ask the questions on this form in the order listed and use
the exact wording of the questions. These questions follow the required criteria and correspond with the
application form. However, if necessary, offer an explanation of the question using different wording until
the applicant responds to the question.
It is important to use the same impartial demeanor with each applicant, his or her reference, and any key
contacts. Panel members should be courteous and helpful during interviews, yet gently discourage
discussions not relevant to the interview. If panel members have difficulty communicating with an applicant
or in remaining objective, the panelist may call on the Regional Coordinator or FACA Coordinator for
assistance.
1. Regional Council members serve as volunteers; there is no compensation for wages lost while on
Regional Council business. The Office of Subsistence Management arranges all travel, and lodging
and transportation are pre-paid. Regional Council members also receive a travel advance for food,
cab fare, and other related travel costs. Are you willing to serve as a volunteer in this way?
Yes ____

No ____

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2. Are you able to travel to Regional Council meetings lasting two to four days at least twice a year?
Yes ____

No ____

3. Please describe your knowledge of fish and wildlife resources in the region where you live.

4. Please describe your knowledge of subsistence and customary and traditional uses of resources in
your region.

5. Please describe your knowledge of sport and commercial uses of fish and wildlife resources in your
region.

6. Are you currently serving on any councils, boards, committees, or associations? Please provide
the names of other organizations you have served on in the past and the dates of service. Did you
serve as chair, vice-chair, secretary, or in some other capacity? If so, for how long have you served in
that capacity?

7. Do you attend and participate in meetings regarding fish and wildlife resource issues? (For
example, State fish and game advisory committees, Federal regional advisory councils, marine
mammal commissions, moose working groups, commercial or sport hunting or fishing organizations,
NPS subsistence resource commissions, coastal resource service areas, waterfowl conservation
committees)?
Yes ____

No ____

If yes, please describe your involvement.

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8. The seat you applied for represents users throughout the region. How will you find out about fish
and wildlife concerns people have and get information back to those people?

9. Do you use Federal public lands for hunting, trapping, fishing, guiding or transporting, gathering
plants and berries, teaching traditional knowledge, or for other uses of fish and wildlife resources?
Yes ____

No ____

If yes, please describe which Federal lands you use.

10. What fish and wildlife issues would you like the Regional Council to address over the next 3 years?

11. Why do you want to serve on the Regional Council?

In accordance with the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a) and the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501), please note
the following information. This information collection is authorized by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation
Act and regulations promulgated there under. It is our policy not to use your name for any other purpose. The Federal
Subsistence Board will use information that you provide to make recommendations to the Secretaries of the Interior
and Agriculture for appointment of members to the Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. We will maintain
this information in accordance with the Privacy Act, but may release it under a Freedom of Information Act request (5
U.S.C. 552). Your response is required to obtain or retain a benefit. OMB has assigned OMB Control No. 1018-0120.
Response is not required unless a currently valid OMB control number is displayed. The relevant burden for
completing this form is 1/2 hour. This burden estimate includes time for reviewing instructions and conducting the
interview. You may direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of the form to the Service
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop 222, Arlington Square, U.S. Department
of the Interior, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington D.C. 20240.
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