The Private Forest Accord Grant Program Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee) will hold a regular virtual public business meeting. The meeting is open to the public and will be live on the link below.
| Time | # | Item | Member(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 – 12:05 | 1. | Call to Order, Roll Call, & Approval of Agenda |
Chair |
| 12:05 – 12:10 | 2. | Consent Agenda
|
Chair |
| 12:10 – 12:20 | 3. | Public Comment |
Chair |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | 4. | Staff Report
|
ODFW Staff |
| 12:30 – 12:45 | 5. | 2023 Grant Solicitation Recap Andy Spyrka will provide a brief update to the Committee on the status of the 2023 Grant Solicitation submitted proposals. |
ODFW Staff |
| 12:45 – 1:20 | 6. | Grant Review Process Refresher Andy Spyrka will provide a refresher of the current review process and the in-person Committee meeting in February 2024. |
ODFW Staff |
| 1:20 – 2:50 | 7. | Government Ethics Presentations Staff from Oregon Government Ethics Commission will present to the Committee on Conflicts of Interest & Prohibited Use of Office/Positions. |
Oregon Government Ethics Commission |
| 2:50 – 3:00 | 8. | Committee Closing Comments & Meeting Wrap-up The Grant Program Advisory Committee Chair will summarize the meeting’s outcomes and provide time for members to remark on topics for future meetings.
|
All Members |
| 3:00 | Meeting adjourns |
The times listed on the agenda are approximate. At the chair's discretion, the time and order of an agenda item—including the addition of a break or executive session — may change to maintain the meeting flow.
RESOURCES: All adopted resources may be found online at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/advisory_committee.html#Resources.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: This Committee accepts written comments on all agenda items. It is encouraged that written comments be provided 72 hours in advance for Committee consideration, but public testimony may be requested during the standard Public Comment agenda item without advanced notice. Any written comments may be submitted to the Committee Board Appointed Person Andy Spyrka, Andrew.J.Spyrka@odfw.oregon.gov. Three minutes maximum will be allotted for each individual to provide their comments, with less time per person when there are numerous requests to speak. The maximum amount of time for all public testimony for agenda items is on the meeting agenda. The Chair may, however, provide an opportunity for public comment at the end of the meeting when all agenda items are completed before the official end time of the meeting.
GENERAL INFORMATION & PRIOR MEETINGS: For regularly scheduled meetings, the Grant Program Advisory Committee's agenda is posted on the web at https://www.dfw.state.or.us/habitat/PFA/meetings.html in advance of the meeting date.
ACCESSIBILITY: This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to our Public Information Office via telephone at (503) 947-6000 or visit www.dfw.state.or.us/agency/directory/contact_us.asp.