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This bill modifies the composition and term limits of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission by standardizing all appointments to two-year terms and limiting Commission members to no more than three consecutive terms. Currently, the Commission consists of 11 members: 10 members appointed by the Governor and General Assembly (one from each of the nine wildlife districts, plus one at-large member) and one member appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture. The bill removes the previous system of staggered six-year, four-year, and two-year terms, replacing it with a uniform two-year term for all members. While members will continue to serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority and can be removed according to existing guidelines, the new term limit provision ensures no member can serve more than six consecutive years. The bill includes a transitional provision allowing current members whose terms are set to expire in 2027 or 2029 to complete their existing appointments. The changes will take effect on June 30, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementing the new appointment structure.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H666