16 U.S.C. § 541g — Advisory council for scenic-research area; membership; designation of chairman; compensation; consultation by Secretary

(a) Under chapter 10 of title 5, the Secretary must establish an advisory council for the Area and regularly consult it about managing the Area. The council may have no more than 11 members. Members serve staggered individual terms of 3 years and are appointed as follows: (1) one member representing each county containing part of the Area, designated by that county's governing body; (2) one member representing Oregon, designated by the Governor of Oregon; and (3) no more than 8 members chosen by the Secretary from people who, individually or through national or local organizations, have an interest in administering the Area.

(b) The Secretary must designate one member as chair and fill vacancies in the same way as the original appointment.

(c) Members receive no pay for serving on the council. They must be reimbursed for travel expenses and, when appropriate, allowed per diem or actual subsistence expenses.

(d) Besides consulting the council, the Secretary must seek the views of private groups, individuals, and the public. The Secretary must also seek the views and help of, and cooperate with, Federal, State, and local agencies responsible for zoning, planning, migratory fish, waterfowl, marine animals, water, and natural resources. The Secretary must seek cooperation from nonprofit agencies and organizations that can provide information or expertise about the Area's resources or management. The purpose is to let the knowledge, expertise, and views of these agencies and groups contribute to sensitive present and future use of the Area and its subareas for the public's benefit.