South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | South Atlantic Fishery Management Council |
| Department | Environmental Quality |
| Governor Appointments | 3 |
| Total Board Positions | 3 |
| Cite Name | Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Mgmt Act |
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| Term Length | 3 years |
| Purpose | The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council shall consist of the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida and shall have authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of such States. The South Atlantic Council shall have 13 voting members, including 8 appointed by the Secretary of the US Department of Commerce in accordance with subsection (b)(2) (at least one of whom shall be appointed from each such State). |
Current Members
| Member Name | Term Start Date | Term End Date | Term Type | Position | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Griner | August 11, 2022 | August 10, 2025 | Pleasure of The Governor | Member | Knowledgeable of conservation and mgmt of the fishery resources - Obligatory Member |
| Thomas Nathaniel Roller | August 11, 2024 | August 10, 2027 | Limited | Member | Knowledgeable of conservation and mgmt of the fishery resources - At-large member |
| John G. Batherson | February 1, 2021 | Pleasure of The Governor | Member | Knowledgeable of conservation and mgmt of the fishery resources - Designated State Official |