Just rename the problem, it'll go away !

[R_Bert]

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission gets a new name and lease on life!

Otherwise, not much change.....Guess folks are happy with them after all.

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/feb/15/deal-saves-state-wildlife-commission-gives-it-a/

[Guest bkelm18]

What's the difference between the TWRA and the TWRC?

[ShaunM]

I believe the TWRC is the ones responsible for law changes and such. The TWRA is more of the enforcement and education side.

[R_Bert]

I believe the TWRC is the ones responsible for law changes and such. The TWRA is more of the enforcement and education side.

^^^^^that.

TWRC sets implementing policy as directed by legislature and the governor (theoretically), and TWRA provides management, education, and enforcement. TWRA reports to TWRC (sort of like board of directors) and the Governor (line management).

BTW, Anyone have a copy or link to the Charter (or like document) for the Commission ? I did not see one on the TWRA web site. It would be interesting to see what the framework looks like. found it. In TN Code Title 70

Edited February 15, 2012 by R_Bert

[R_Bert]

http://www.lexisnexi...ttopics/tncode/

TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED

© 2011 by The State of Tennessee

All rights reserved

*** CURRENT THROUGH THE 2011 REGULAR SESSION ***

Title 70 Wildlife Resources

Chapter 1 General and Administrative Provisions

Part 2 Wildlife Resources Commission

Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-1-201 (2011)

70-1-201. Creation -- Appointment of members -- Terms.

(a) An independent and separate administrative board of conservation for game, fish and wildlife of the state is created, to be known and referred to as the wildlife resources commission and sometimes referred to as the commission in this part, to consist of the commissioner of environment and conservation, the commissioner of agriculture and eleven (11) citizens of the state, which citizens shall be well informed on the subject of the conservation of game animals, birds and fish within the state. Nine (9) of these citizens shall be appointed by the governor, one (1) shall be appointed by the speaker of the senate, and one (1) shall be appointed by the speaker of the house, each to be appointed within the period provided in this section. In making appointments to the wildlife resources commission, the governor shall strive to ensure that at least one (1) person serving on the commission is sixty (60) years of age or older and that at least one (1) person serving on the commission is a member of a racial minority. At least two (2) people serving on the commission shall be female.

( (1) Each member appointed by the governor shall be confirmed by the house conservation and environment committee and the senate environment, conservation and tourism committee and by joint resolution of the general assembly prior to beginning a term of office.

(2) If the general assembly is not in session at the time a member is appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy resulting from the expiration of the term of a member of the commission appointed by the governor, the member of the commission whose term has expired shall serve until a new appointee is confirmed as provided in subdivision ((1).

© Three (3) of the members appointed by the governor shall be appointed from each grand division of the state. In the original appointments one (1) member from each grand division was appointed to serve for a period of two (2) years; one (1) member from each grand division to serve for a period of four (4) years and one (1) member from each grand division to serve for a period of six (6) years. Upon the expiration of the term of office of the governor-appointed members of the commission, their successors in office shall be appointed in like manner to serve for a full period of six (6) years. Not more than one (1) member of the commission shall be appointed from any one (1) county.

(d) The two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives and the speaker of the senate shall hold no geographical representation. In the original appointments of speaker-appointed members, the speaker of the house of representatives shall appoint one (1) member to an initial term of six (6) years. The speaker of the senate shall appoint one (1) member to an initial term of two (2) years. Upon the expiration of the term of office of the speaker-appointed members of the commission, their successors in office shall be appointed in like manner to serve for a full period of six (6) years. Not more than one (1) member of the commission shall be appointed from any one (1) county.

(e) The terms of the new members appointed by the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives and the speaker of the senate to the commission shall commence March 1; provided, that the new members are properly confirmed.

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-1-206

TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED

© 2011 by The State of Tennessee

All rights reserved

*** CURRENT THROUGH THE 2011 REGULAR SESSION ***

Title 70 Wildlife Resources

Chapter 1 General and Administrative Provisions

Part 2 Wildlife Resources Commission

Tenn. Code Ann. § 70-1-206 (2011)

70-1-206. Duties and functions.

(a) The wildlife resources commission is directed and authorized to perform the following duties and functions:

(1) Appoint and dismiss the executive director;

(2) Approve the budget pursuant to § 70-1-306;

(3) Promulgate necessary rules, regulations, and proclamations as required under this title and title 69, chapter 9. The commission is also authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to permit a licensed trapper to release small game animals in counties contiguous to the counties where the animals were trapped;

(4) Establish objectives within the state policy that will enable the wildlife resources agency to develop, manage and maintain sound programs of hunting, fishing, trapping and other wildlife related outdoor recreational activities;

(5) Establish the salary of the executive director of the wildlife resources agency;

(6) Promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of the Reelfoot Lake natural area, as provided in title 11, chapter 14, part 1; and

(7) Promulgate rules and regulations to adjust fees for licenses and permits in this title and to establish new hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits as deemed appropriate along with necessary fees. Adjusting or establishing fees shall be in such amounts as may be necessary to administer the provisions of the wildlife laws; provided, that the percentage increase in total revenue from a license package containing one (1) or more licenses or permits, or both, shall not exceed the percent of increase in the average consumer price index, all items-city average, as published by the United States department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, on the first day of March 1990, or, in the case of any permit, license or permit/license package fee adjustment after the initial adjustment under this subdivision (a)(7), the difference in the average consumer price index, all items-city average between the dates of one adjustment and any subsequent adjustment; provided, however, that individual fee adjustment amounts may be rounded up to the next dollar amount. All such fees, and any adjustments to the fees, shall be deposited in the wildlife resources fund and shall be expended solely for the administration and operation of the agency's programs and responsibilities authorized pursuant to this chapter. Further, the commission shall report to the senate environment, conservation and tourism committee and to the house conservation and environment committee actions taken on permits, licenses, and fees to be assessed following the promulgation of the proposed rules and regulations.

( The wildlife resources commission shall become knowledgeable in and familiar with the special needs of handicapped and disabled veterans.

HISTORY: Acts 1974, ch. 481, § 15; 1978, ch. 509, § 2; T.C.A., § 51-134; Acts 1984, ch. 548, § 2; 1989, ch. 309, § 2; 2003, ch. 61, § 1; 2004, ch. 422, §§ 1-3.

Edited February 15, 2012 by R_Bert