Membership & Information

The Council has eleven voting members, six from Alaska, three from Washington, one from Oregon, and a federal representative, the Alaska Regional Director of NMFS. The non-federal voting members represent state fisheries agencies, commercial and recreational fisheries, fishing communities, and the general public. The Council also has four non-voting members representing the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, and the U.S. Department of State.

The Council meets five to six times each year, four times in communities around Alaska, and once in Washington or Oregon. The Council's staff of fifteen resides in Anchorage, Alaska.

The Advisory Panel is made up of people who have interest in the fisheries. Membership varies, and the Council appoints membership every year, varying from 20-23 members representing all aspects of Alaska's fisheries:  the seafood processing industry, CDQ groups, environmental interests, commercial fishermen, recreational fishermen and others.  Regional membership is also considered, to make sure every part of Alaska's fisheries are represented. 

The Scientific and Statistical Committee is also appointed by the Council yearly, and is made up of biologist, economists, and sociologists to provide recommendations and assist the Council. 

The Council receives advice each meeting from the AP and the SSC.  These two groups usually begin their meetings on Monday, and follow the same agenda the Council does, so the two groups may be able to provide their recommendations to the Council when they convene Wednesday of the Council meeting week.