About Us

Council advisory panels (APs) are made up of recreational and commercial fishermen, industry representatives, environmentalists and other interested members of the public who volunteer their time to advise the Council about trends in fisheries, environmental concerns relating to fish habitats and management impacts on fishermen and fishing communities. AP members serve two-year terms based on frequency of meetings, and are appointed by the Council based on Committee recommendations. The AP member's seat is open to qualified applicants at the end of the two-year term and the current member is also eligible for reappointment. The Council reimburses travel expenses incurred when advisory panel members are asked to attend meetings. Advisory panels generally meet no more than once or twice each year.

Fishermen and members of the public are encouraged to contact the AP representatives from your area, sector, and fishery with concerns you may have.

If you are interested in serving on an advisory panel, fill out an application (PDF Format; you will need Acrobat Reader to open) and send it to council headquarters.

List of Council Advisory Panels...