Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
Commission Details
| Board Website | Board Website |
|---|---|
| Long Name | Mid-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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| Ethics | |
| Term Length | 3 years |
| Purpose | The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council shall consist of the States of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina and shall have authority over the fisheries in the Atlantic Ocean seaward of such States. The Mid-Atlantic Council shall have 21 voting members, including 13 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 Ruhle | August 11, 2023 | August 10, 2026 | Limited | Member | Knowledgeable of conservation and mgmt of the fishery resources - Obligatory Member |
| Anna Barrios Beckwith | August 11, 2022 | August 10, 2025 | Limited | Member | Knowledgeable of conservation and mgmt of the fishery resources - At-large member |
| Chris F. Batsavage | February 13, 2025 | Pleasure of The Governor | Member | Knowledgeable of conservation and mgmt of the fishery resources - Designated State Official |