The Oregon Invasive Species Council seeks nominations for TWO open council seats
/The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) is seeking nominations for TWO appointed member seats to serve a 2-year term (January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026). Could you, or someone you know, be a good addition to the OISC? Send in a nomination ASAP!
Invasive species have the potential to devastate Oregon’s infrastructure, economy, and natural resources that Oregonians hold dear. The Oregon Invasive Species Council (OISC) acts as a catalyst for the collaborative effort to protect Oregon from invasive species across the network of its members, including state and public agencies, tribes, researchers, land managers, industry leaders, educators, and members of the public. Strong council member nominees will have experience or expertise that relates to invasive species prevention or control and/or specialize in a related area of interest. The Council is seeking the appointment of two members for 2-year term positions that conclude December 31, 2025:
A member who represents an entity, regardless of the form of the entity, with headquarters or principal operations in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, or Josephine Counties with the purpose of responding to invasive species concerns.
A member who represents an organization or association with the purpose of advocating for environmental stewardship
Council members’ primary role is to support the advancement of Oregon’s Statewide Strategic Plan for Invasive Species. Members benefit from the multi-agency communication and collaboration that the OISC provides through meetings, committees, events, and communication. Council members are expected to participate in 3 Council meetings per year (in person or by teleconference); multi-day meetings are typically held once a year, rotating around the state, and include a field trip. Council members are allowed to designate an alternate if they are unable to attend a meeting. Council members are not paid but may be reimbursed for travel expenses associated with attending Council meetings.
Additionally, Council members are required to serve on at least one committee and support communication with and convening other interested groups to contribute to Council activities. Membership is limited to two consecutive two-year terms.
The deadline to submit nominations is January 15, 2024. Fill out the online nomination form here: https://www.oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/nominations
Complete nominations must include submission of the following information:
1. The individual’s name, title, phone, email, and mailing address (self-nominations are accepted)
2. A brief description of the nominee’s qualifications.
3. A statement from the nominee that explains their interest, relative experience, and contributions they are willing to make to the Council.
4. Letters of support for the nominee are highly encouraged.
The Council will notify appointees in late January and welcome the new appointee at the first OISC meeting in 2025 (on March 4, in Salem/hybrid). Interested parties are encouraged to attend the December OISC Business Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 2024 in Salem (or remotely). For more information about this meeting and to register to attend, please visit: https://www.oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/meetings