Committee Chairs
Chair: Dennis Thompson 1dcrange@gmail.comBoD Rep: Barry Perryman bperryman@cabnr.unr.edu
We Are Rangelands
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In 2011, the Policy and Public Affairs Committee (PPAC) was formed. The PPAC was created by combining: Government Policy and Programs Committee and Public Affairs Committee.
The Committee, through a proactive approach, shall identify emerging issues which may be of importance, or interest, to the Society. This committee is a member of the Society’s Administrative Division committee structure.
(as of 2/13/19)
Chair – Dennis Thompson
BoD Rep: Barry Perryman
Members:
Dennis Thompson
Barry Imler
Bruce Healy
Kathy Sevy
Mike McNeill
Pat Pfeil
Gary Mcuin
Chase Taylor
Keith Bartholomay
Kasey DeAtley
Government Policy and Programs Committee:
The Purpose of the Government Policy and Programs Committee was to promote the incorporation of sound science into proposed strategies and practices at all levels of staffing, legislation, regulations, government programs and policies affecting rangelands and range management of Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The Committee served the Society by identifying pending, proposed and/or needed staffing, legislation, policy, regulations or program changes within any governmental organization that may impact the use or management of rangelands.
Public Affairs Committee:
The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) stayed current with issues of national and international scope that related to the interest and concerns of the Society. The Committee recommended to the Executive Vice President the appropriate committee to evaluate proposed actions and submit recommendations to the Advisory Council and President/Board of Directors.
The role of the Public Affairs Committee included the following: