Current through 2024, ch. 69
Section 11-16-8 - Compact administrator proceduresA. A board of compact administrators is established to:(1) administer the provisions of this compact; and(2) serve as a governing body for the resolution of all matters relating to the operation of the Wildlife Violator Compact.B. The board shall be composed of one representative, to be known as the "compact administrator", from each of the participating states.C. A compact administrator shall be appointed by the head of the licensing authority of each participating state and shall serve and be subject to removal in accordance with the laws of the state he represents.D. A compact administrator may provide for the discharge of his duties and the performance of his functions by an alternate.E. An alternate shall not be entitled to serve unless written notification of his identity has been given to the board of compact administrators.F. Each member of the board of compact administrators shall be entitled to one vote.G. An action of the board of compact administrators shall not be binding unless taken at a meeting at which a majority of the total number of the board's votes are cast in favor thereof.H. Action by the board of compact administrators shall be taken only at a meeting at which a majority of the participating states are represented.I. The board of compact administrators shall elect annually from its membership a chairman and vice chairman.J. The board of compact administrators shall adopt bylaws not inconsistent with the provisions of the Wildlife Violator Compact or the laws of a participating state for the conduct of its business and shall have the power to amend and rescind its bylaws.K. The board of compact administrators may accept for its purposes and functions under the Wildlife Violator Compact donations and grants of money, equipment, supplies, materials and services, conditional or otherwise, from any state, the United States or a governmental agency, and may receive, use and dispose of the donations and grants.L. The board of compact administrators may contract with, or accept services or personnel from, a governmental or intergovernmental agency, individual, firm, corporation or a private nonprofit organization or institution.M. The board of compact administrators shall formulate all necessary procedures and develop uniform forms and documents for administering the provisions of the Wildlife Violator Compact. All procedures and forms adopted pursuant to board action shall be contained in a compact manual.