Sec. 5. NIOBRARA SCENIC RIVER ADVISORY COMMISSION

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## SEC. 5 NIOBRARA SCENIC RIVER ADVISORY COMMISSION ###

(a)Establishment There is hereby established the Niobrara Scenic River Advisory Commission (hereinafter in this Act referred to as the “Commission”). The Commission shall advise the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary”) on matters pertaining to the development of a management plan, and the management and operation of the 40-mile and 30-mile segments of the Niobrara River designated by section 2 of this Act which lie outside the boundary of the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge and that segment of the Niobrara River from its confluence with Chimney Creek to its confluence with Rock Creek. ###

(b)Membership The Commission shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Secretary— ####

(1)3 of whom shall be owners of farm or ranch property within the upper portion of the designated river corridor between the Borman Bridge and the Meadville; ####

(2)3 of whom shall be owners of farm or ranch property within the lower portion of the designated river corridor between the Meadville Bridge and the bridge on Highway 137; ####

(3)1 of whom shall be a canoe outfitter who operates within the river corridors; ####

(4)1 of whom shall be chosen from a list submitted by the Governor of Nebraska; ####

(5)2 of whom shall be representatives of the affected county governments or natural resources districts; and ####

(6)1 of whom shall be a representative of a conservation organization who shall have knowledge and experience in river conservation. ###

(c)Terms Members shall be appointed to the Commission for a term of 3 years. A member may serve after the expiration of his term until his successor has taken office. ###

(d)Chairperson; Vacancies The Secretary shall designate 1 of the members of the Commission, who is a permanent resident of Brown, Cherry, Keya Paha, or Rock Counties, to serve as Chairperson. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made. Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation, but the Secretary is authorized to pay expenses reasonably incurred by the Commission in carrying out its responsibilities under this Act on vouchers signed by the Chairperson. ###

(e)Termination The Commission shall cease to exist 10 years from the date of enactment of this Act.