The Governor's Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking a qualified candidate to represent southwestern counties in District 2 on the Pennsylvania Game Commission's board of directors.

District 2 includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Applications are due May 7.

"We need someone who knows about wildlife conservation and restoration and who is adept at listening to the needs and concerns of the hunting, trapping and conservation community," said Ed Grasavage, chairman of the council's game and wildlife subcommittee. "We're reaching out to sportsmen and women of the district in an attempt to find highly qualified candidates interested in interviewing for the position."

Roxanne Palone, of Waynesburg, Greene County, currently represents District 2. Her term expires in November.

Commissioners serve eight-year terms without compensation. They receive travel reimbursement and are not eligible for reappointment.

Candidates will first interview with the game and wildlife subcommittee of the advisory council and will be rated on their responses, as well as on their professional and volunteer experience with wildlife conservation, youth recruitment and hunter retention, land conservation and other similar activities. All applicants must live in the district.

Gov. Rendell will select the final candidate to be presented for Senate confirmation.

Individuals interested in applying should send a résumé and detailed cover letter explaining their desire to serve to Robb Miller, Governor's Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., 7th Floor, P.O. Box 8767, Harrisburg, Pa 17106-8767.

4/11/2008