16 U.S.C. § 1308 : US Code - Section 1308: Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses

Search 16 U.S.C. § 1308 : US Code - Section 1308: Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses

The Secretary may, without regard to the civil service laws,
appoint an Advisory Board to advise and consult on matters relating
to his functions under this chapter as he deems appropriate. The
Board shall consist of persons chosen from members of organizations
such as wildlife organizations, land-grant colleges, farm
organizations, State game and fish departments, soil and water
conservation district associations, water management organizations,
and representatives of the general public. Members of such an
Advisory Board who are not regular full-time employees of the
United States shall be entitled to reimbursement on an actual
expense basis for attendance at Advisory Board meetings.