S T A T E
G O V E R N M E N T
2005 - 2007
Governor
January 2007 to January 2009, Constitution, Part II
Arts. 41 & 42
JOHN H. LYNCH, d
| CHIEF OF STAFF Richard Sigel, Manchester |
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF Pamela M. Walsh, Concord |
| LEGAL COUNSEL/POLICY DIRECTOR Michael A. Delaney, Manchester |
BUDGET DIRECTOR Linda Hodgdon, Epsom |
| DIRECTOR OF APPOINTMENTS/LIAISON TO EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL Kathleen H. Goode, Concord |
PRESS SECRETARY Colin Manning, Manchester |
| SPECIAL ASSISTANTS FOR POLICY Alice Chamberlin, Warner Christen Lavers, Amherst Katja Fox, Wolfeboro Liz Ignazio, Concord |
NORTH COUNTRY LIAISON Richard McLeod, Franconia |
| DIRECTOR OF SCHEDULING Amanda Schanck, Peterborough |
DIRECTOR OF OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION Hilary Denoncourt, Salisbury
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| ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Chickie Shanelaris, East Andover Elaine Sword, Hopkinton |
RECEPTIONIST Laurel Smith, Manchester
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| SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE
GOVERNOR Jamie Richardson, Peterborough
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OFFICE OF CITIZEN SERVICES Amy Harrington, Goffstown Lillie Green, Hopkinton Mark Roper, Manchester Jamie Richardson, Peterborough |
| SECURITY Sgt. Bruce Twyon, Hopkinton TFC Jody Cody, Nashua |
EXECUTIVE COUNCILORS
January 2007 to January 2009, Constitution, Part II, Art. 60
District No. 1 - Raymond S. Burton, r, Bath
District No. 2 - John D. Shea, d, Nelson
District No. 3 - Beverly A. Hollingworth, d, Hampton
District No. 4 - Raymond J. Wieczorek, r, Manchester
District No. 5 - Debora B. Pignatelli, d, Nashua
Joanne Ruel
Executive Assistant
Office of
Information Technology.
There shall be a chief information officer appointed by the governor, with the
advice and consent of the council and shall be a non-classified employee. The
person so designated by the governor as of the effective date of this section
(7/1/03) shall continue to serve as such under RSA 4-D. Any subsequent
appointment shall be in accordance with RSA 4-D:1, I. (Ch. 223; 2003)
RICHARD C. BAILEY, JR., Bow
Term began April 21, 2004
ADJUTANT GENERAL
Appointed as provided in the constitution and the tenure of office shall be until the
officer has reached the age of 65 years. At the time of appointment, the adjutant general
shall have had not less than 5 years of service as a member of the New Hampshire national
guard, immediately preceding that appointment, shall have attained at least the rank of
colonel and shall be eligible for federal recognition by the department of defense as a
brigadier general. RSA 110-B:8
KENNETH R. CLARK, Stratham
Term began December 1, 2004 t
Deputy Adjutant General
Term, four years or until officer has reached the age of 65 years. At time of
appointment, the deputy adjutant general shall have had at least 5 years of serve as a
member of the N.H. national guard or United States armed forces, preceding the appointment
and shall have at least attained the rank of major. RSA 110-B:8-b (Ch.81, Laws of 1998)
General STEPHEN C. BURRITT
July 19, 2006 to July 150, 2010
Executive Branch Ethics Committee
There is hereby
established an executive branch ethics committee to issue guidelines,
interpretive rulings, and advisory opinions relative to standards for ethical
conduct in the executive branch and to resolve, through procedures established
under RSA 21-G:32, issues, questions, or complaints involving executive branch
officials who are not classified employees.
The committee shall consist of 7 members, nominated in the following
manner: (a) Three members, nominated by the governor, one of whom shall
be a member of the democratic party, one of whom shall be a member of the
republican party, and one of whom shall have no political party
affiliation. (b) Two members, nominated by the secretary of state,
one of whom shall be a member of the democratic party and one of whom shall be a
member of the republican party. (c) Two members, nominated by the treasurer,
one of whom shall be a member of the democratic party and one of whom shall be a
member of the republican party.
Persons appointed to the committee shall be qualified by excellent
personal reputation and by education or experience in public service, in
resolving ethical issues facing persons in public service, or in the law. No
executive branch official shall serve as a committee member, and no person who
has registered as a lobbyist under RSA 15:1 shall serve as a committee member,
or for 6 months following the expiration of such registration.
All nominations shall be confirmed by the governor and executive
council and shall serve terms of 3 years and until their successors are
appointed and qualified. However, initially, the governor shall nominate one
member for a one-year term, one member for a 2-year term and one member for a
3-year term; the secretary of state shall nominate one member for a 2-year term,
and one member for a 3-year term; the treasurer shall nominate one member for a
one-year term and one member for a 2-year term. Initial nominations to the
committee shall be made no later than 90 days after the effective date of this
section. The initial appointments shall begin on July 1, 2006 and end on June
30 of the appropriate year. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of any
unexpired term. During their term of appointment, members may not hold or
campaign for elective office, serve as an officer of any political party or
political committee, permit their names to be used in support of or in
opposition to any candidate or proposition, participate in any way in any
election campaign, make a contribution as defined in RSA 664:2 to any candidate
for office or political committee, or act as or assist a lobbyist required to be
registered under RSA 15:1.
The governor shall designate one of the governor’s appointees as
chair, who shall convene the first meeting, which shall take place no later than
30 days after a majority of the membership has been appointed. The members
shall elect by majority vote a vice-chair and secretary from the remaining
members. (Ch. 21; 2006) RSA 21-G:29
KAROL A. LACROIX, (i), North Hampton
July 18, 2007 to June 30,2011
JOHN E. BLAIR, r, Barnstead
September 27, 2006 to June 30, 2009
DEBORAH SCHACHTER, d, Concord
September 27, 2006 to June 30, 2010
DALE KUEHNE, r, Manchester
October 25, 2006 to June 30, 2009
(Nominated by the Secretary of State)
Vacancy
Term to June 30, 2008
(Nominated by the Secretary of State)
ALAN W. JOHNSON, r, Penacook
June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2011
(Nominated by the State Treasurer)
PATRICIA B. QUIGLEY, d, Concord
October 25, 2006 to June 30, 2010
(Nominated by the State Treasurer)
DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
RSA 21-I
Commissioner
Appointed by governor and council to serve for a term of four years. 21-I:2
LINDA M HODGDON, Epsom
March 5, 2008 to July 1, 2012
Assistant Commissioner
Nominated by the commissioner for appointment by the governor, with consent of the
council. Term, four years, and must be qualified by education and experience. RSA
21-I.
JOSEPH B. BOUCHARD, Concord
June 5, 2005 to June 5, 2009
Internal Auditor
Appointed by governor and council, nominated by commissioner for four-year term.
Vacancy
Division of Plant and Property Management
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor and council for four-year term.
MICHAEL P. CONNOR, Pembroke
January 9, 2002 to May 1, 2009
Accounting Services Director
Nominated by commissioner to be appointed by the governor and council for a four-year
term.
SHERI L. WALTER, Contoocook
August 18, 2004 to June 29, 2008
Financial Data Manager
Nominated by commissioner to be appointed by governor and council for a four-year term.
CHARLES RUSSELL, Derry
April 9, 2008 to April 9, 2012
Senior Operational Analyst
Nominated by commissioner to be appointed by governor and council for a four-year term.
Vacancy
Enhanced 911 Commission
Sixteen members, including the director of the division of fire standards and
training and emergency medical services or his
designee, the chairman of the public utilities commission or his designee, a
representative of the department of safety, a public member, a police officer experienced in responding to emergency calls, a representative of the
disabled community and one active member recommended by each of the following
organizations, appointed by governor and council for a term of 3 years. 1)
Verizon; 2) N.H. Association of Fire Chiefs; 3) N.H. Association of Chiefs of
Police; 4) N.H. Federation of Fire Mutual Aids; 5) N.H. Municipal Association; 6) N.H.
Sheriffs Association; 7) N.H. Telephone Association; 8) the commissioner
of the department of administrative services; 9) A representative of the mobile
telecommunications carriers industry; and 10) A representative of the
Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire. Initial appointments made by
governor and council shall be one, two and three years. Vacancies to be filled for
unexpired term. No member shall serve beyond the time he ceases to hold the office,
employment or membership which qualified him for appointment to the commission. RSA
106-H (Ch. 319:1199 Laws of 2003)(Ch. 171; 2004)
DOUGLAS M. AIKEN, Moultonborough |
JAMES S. VALIQUET, Newbury |
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MARC VIOLETTE, Warner |
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JAMES D. LINEHAN, Danville |
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GEORGE F. VALLIERE, Gorham |
BRETT SCHOLBE, Auburn |
SCOTT C. RICE, Manchester July 16, 2008 to February 22, 2009 (Rep of Disabled Community) |
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ROBERT D. GIRARD, Bedford March 8, 2006 to March 8, 2009 (Rep of Mobile Telecommunications Carriers Industry) |
State Commission on the Status of Men
Seven members appointed by the
governor and council for three-year terms; provided that the initial
appointments shall serve the following terms: (a) the first two persons shall
serve one-year terms; (b) the second two persons shall serve 2-year terms; (c)
the last three persons shall serve three-year terms. At least one member shall
be invited from the university system of New Hampshire. Vacancies to be filled
for the unexpired term. Governor and council designate chairperson. RSA 19-I (CH
4; 2007)
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LARRY COLBY, Gilsum December 11, 2007 to September 25, 2010 |
DAVID LAUREN, Nashua January 26, 2006 to September 1, 2007 |
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SCOTT MEYER, Plymouth July 18, 2007 to September 25, 2009 (University System of NH Representative)
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JOSEPH H. MASTROMARINO, Hampton September 25, 2002 to September 1, 2010 |
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SCOTT A. GARMAN, Dover August 18, 2004 to September 1, 2010
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ROBERT C. SINCLAIR, Plymouth August 13, 2008 to September 1, 2010
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MICHAEL J. GEANOULIS, New Castle August 13, 2003 to September 1, 2010 |
Division of Personnel Personnel
Appeals Board
Three members, not more than 2 from the same political party
and 2 alternate members, each from a different political party. All members appointed by
the governor and council for three-year terms and shall hold office until successor is
appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled for the unexpired term. No member of the
board shall be a member of any state or national committee of a political party, nor an
officer or member of a committee in any partisan political club or organization, nor shall
hold, or be a candidate for any remunerative elected public office during his term of
office and shall not be otherwise employed in any of the agencies of the state government.
Governor designates chairman.
At least 2 members shall have been gainfully employed as a labor relations or personnel professional for a minimum of 5 years. One member shall have been employed within the public personnel field of employment for a minimum of 3 years. RSA 21-I:45
ROBERT JOHNSON, r, Hillsborough |
PATRICK H. WOOD, d, Laconia |
JOSEPH M. CASEY, Rochester,
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Director
Nominated by Commissioner of Administrative Services for appointment by governor and
council for four-year term.
KAREN D. HUTCHINS, Concord
May 2, 2007 to January 1, 2011
Manager of Employee Relations
Nominated by director for appointment by governor and council for four-year term.
Shall be qualified by education and experience.
SARA J. WILLINGHAM, Concord
April 26, 2000 to July 1, 2007
Education and Training Officer
Nominated by director for appointment by governor and council for four-year term.
Shall be qualified by education and experience. RSA 21-I
DENNIS T. MARTINO, Hopkinton
September 5, 2007 to March 22, 2009
Volunteer New
Hampshire Board of Directors
Board of directors shall consist of at least 15 members but not more than 25 members
and shall include as a minimum: (a) an individual with expertise in the educational,
training, and developmental needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth, an
individual with experience in promoting the involvement of adults 55 years of age or older
in service and volunteerism, a representative from a community-based agency or
community-based organization with volunteer participation, a representative from local
government, a representative from a local labor organization, an individual between 16 and
25 years of age, inclusive, who is or has been a participant or supervisor in a service
program, a representative of a national service program described in section 122(a) of the
National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, a representative from the
religious community, a representative from the philanthropic community, and a
representative from post-secondary education; (b) the governor, or designee; (c) one
member of the senate, appointed by the senate president; (d) one member of the house of
representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house; (e) the commissioner of education,
or designee. Members
in section (a) shall be appointed by the governor and executive council and shall serve
for renewable terms of three-years. Terms for members in subparagraphs (b) -
(e) shall be coterminous with their term of office. Vacancies shall be filled for the
remainder of the term in the same manner and from the same group as the original
appointment. Executive Director. Appointed by the board to shall serve for a
renewable four-year term. If a vacancy occurs, the board shall appoint a new executive
director to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. RSA 19-H (Ch.
55, 2006 Eff 6/23/06)
| Vacancy Term to October 10, 2005 (Rep. of Philanthropic Community |
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GAIL S. MERRILL, Winchester April 19, 2006 to October 10, 2009 (Experienced in promoting involvement of adults 55 yrs of age/older in volunteerism) |
DONALD E. CHESNEL, Rochester April 20, 2005 to October 10, 2009 (Community-based Organization) |
RICHARD SHANNON, Manchester August 3, 2005 to October 10, 2008 (Religious Community) |
DEBORAH SCIRE, Windham May 4, 2005 to May 4, 2008 (Rep. of National Service Program |
| VACANCY Term to May 19, 2007 (Local Labor) |
PAULA J. GREGORY, Milford November 15,2006 to October 10, 2010 (Community-Based Organization |
| LESLIE A. NEPVEU, Hooksett April 23, 2008 to October 10, 2008 (Local government) |
JAMES W. MILLIKEN, Concord |
| MAU-DON TRAN, Manchester March 8, 2006 to December 19, 2008 (Person between 16 and 25/participant in service program) |
JAMES S. DOREMUS, Henniker April 20, 2005 to April 20, 2008 (Expertise in needs of disadvantaged youth)
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| KYLE MacDONALD, Manchester November 15, 2006 to November 15, 2009
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DEBRA A. PAUL, Londonderry March 8, 2006 to March 8, 2009
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| LISA C. MICHAUD, Manchester May 16, 2007 to May 16, 2010 |
THOMAS J. ROBERTS, Exeter January 24, 2007 to January 24, 2010 |
PAMELA S. HALL, Portsmouth March 26, 2008 to March 26, 2011 |
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
MARKETS AND FOOD
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor, with the consent of the council for a term of five
years. Prior to appointment, the governor and council shall receive and
consider the recommendations of the agricultural advisory board as to such
appointment. The commissioner shall be qualified by reasons of professional
competence, education, and experience. RSA 425. Chapter 156; 2007.
LORRAINE STUART MERRILL, Stratham
November 28, 2007 to November 18, 2012
Director of Agricultural Development
Nominated by commissioner, for appointment by governor, with consent of the council. Shall be qualified by reason of professional competence, education and experience. Serves at pleasure of commissioner. RSA 425
GAIL B. McWILLIAM JELLIE, Charlestown
Term began April 28, 1993
Director, Division of Animal
Industry State Veterinarian
Appointed by commissioner with approval of the governor and council. Must be a graduate of
a veterinary college of recognized standing, who shall have had at least five years’
experience in the practice of veterinary medicine, including large animal practice. RSA
436:7
STEPHEN K. CRAWFORD
Term begins July 8, 2005
Pesticides Control Board
Thirteen members appointed by the governor and council as follows: (a) the commissioner of
agriculture; (b) director of division of public health services or his designee; (c)
commissioner of dept. of resources and economic development or the dept. of fish and game
or his designee; (d) executive director of water supply and pollution control commission
or his designee; (e) commissioner of the department of environmental services or his
designee; (f) state entomologist; (g) licensed physician rep. The general public; (h)
person who possesses an advanced degree in one of the biological sciences rep. Public
interest; (I) licensed or permitted pesticide applicator; (j) one person from slate of
three presented by the N.H. Horticultural Society; (k) two persons rep. Public interest
who are not affiliated with the manufacture or distribution of pesticides and who are
neither commercial nor private applicators as defined in this subdivision, and who do not
otherwise fall within categories (a) through (j), (l) one person rep. Municipal interests,
appointed by the governor from 3 candidates nominated by the New Hampshire municipal
association. Members representing the public interest shall not have any official or
contractual relationship with, or receive any significant portion of their income from,
any person subject to division permits or enforcement orders. Term, three-years.
Board elects their own chairman to serve a three-year term. RSA 430
SUSAN L. WHITTEMORE, Keene |
ANNE D. KRANTZ, Amherst |
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JEFFREY R. HUNTINGTON, Loudon |
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JAMES R. SNOW, Concord |
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Apple Marketing Advisory Board
Seven members, six of whom shall be producers appointed by the commissioner of agriculture
from nominations submitted to him by a nominating committee made up of five producers who
are appointed by the N.H. Fruit Growers Association. The governor and council shall
appoint a member to represent the general public for a term of five years. The
public member shall be a person who is neither a producer, distributor nor handler of
apples. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies
to be filled for unexpired terms. RSA 434:38
CATHERINE A. VIOLETTE, Dover
October 14, 1998 to August 23, 2003
(Public Member)
Agricultural Advisory
Board
Appointed by the governor and council; fifteen members, one from each county, actively
engaged in agriculture and one member from each of the following: petroleum industry; food
distribution industry; food retailing industry, consumer interest and advertising
industry. Term, five years and until their successor is appointed and qualified.
However, beginning July 1, 2001, the terms of 2 members representing agriculture and one
member representing the industry interests shall expire each year. Initial terms for
members representing agriculture shall expire in the year as follows: Belknap and Sullivan
counties, 2002; Carroll and Strafford counties, 2003; Cheshire and Rockingham counties,
2004; Coos and Merrimack counties, 2005; Grafton and Hillsborough counties, 2006. Initial
terms for members representing industry interests shall expire in the year as follows:
petroleum 2002, food retailing, 2003; advertising, 2004; food distribution, 2005; and
consumer, 2006. Appointments shall be made by the governor with the advice and consent of
the council on the basis of extensive experience and demonstrated ability and on a
nonpartisan basis.
NOTE: Members of the board serving as of the effective date of this act
(June 20,2000) may be considered for appointment for terms ending within 3 years of such
date.
RSA 425:22 (Ch. 72, 2000)
Belknap County—ANDREW HOWE, Gilford |
Carroll County—JUSTIN HUSSEY, North Conway |
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Coos County—GORDON GRAY, Groveton |
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Hillsborough County—MATTHEW R. LeCLAIR,
Mason |
Merrimack County—JOHN McPHAIL, Bow |
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Sullivan County—ROBERT N. BEAUDRY,
Charlestown |
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MARY ANN KRISTIANSEN, Roxbury |
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DAVID S. FLOYD, Conway |
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Agricultural Lands Preservation
Committee
Consists of seven voting members and two non-voting members as follows: the commissioner
of the department of agriculture, who shall be chairman; the commissioner of the dept. of
resources and economic development, or his designee; the director of the office of state
planning, or his designee; the secretary of the agricultural advisory board; three
members, two of whom are owners and operators of farms in the state, who shall be
appointed by the governor and council for terms of three-years. The dean of the
college of life sciences and agriculture of UNH and the New Hampshire state
conservationist of the United States Department of Agriculture soil conservation service,
or their designees, shall serve as non-voting members. RSA 432
PETER S. HELM, Contoocook
January 30, 2008 to October 10, 2008
RUTH I. CLOUGH, Elkins
November 6, 1997 to October 10, 2009
DWIGHT E. BARNEY, Lee
October 31, 2007 to October 10, 2010
State Conservation Committee
Eleven members consisting of the director of the state cooperative extension service, the
director of the state agricultural experiment station, the commissioner of agriculture,
the commissioner of the department of resources and economic development, the commissioner
of the department of environmental services or designee, the executive director of the NH
Association of Conservation Commissions and five members appointed by the governor and
council who shall be district supervisors or former district supervisors who shall be from
counties as follows: one from Coos or Grafton; one from Belknap or Carroll; one from
Cheshire or Sullivan; one from Hillsborough or Merrimack; and one from Rockingham or
Strafford. Term, four-years from August 1. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired
term and until successors are appointed and qualified. Committee to elect its own
chairman. RSA 432:10
KENNETH N. KETTENRING, New Hampton |
DAVID L. GROBE, Plainfield |
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GEORGE A. TRAVERS, Hollis |
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Invasive Species Committee
Eleven members consisting of the following: a) state entomologist; b) commissioner of
environmental services, or designee; c) commissioner of resources and economic
development, or designee, d) commissioner of transportation, or designee; e) executive
director of fish and game, or designee; f) dean of the college of life sciences and
agriculture of UNH, or designee, the director of the University of N.H.
cooperative extension, or designee. The governor with the advice and consent of the executive
council shall appoint four persons for a term of three-years. One shall represent
horticultural interests, one shall representative environmental interest, one shall
represent the general public, and one shall represent livestock owners' and feed
growers interest. Committee shall annually chose chairperson.
RSA 430:52
DOUGLAS A. BECHTEL, Concord
March 6, 2002 to August 9, 2009
(Environmental Interests)
DEBORAH LIEVENS, Londonderry
August 9, 2000 to August 9, 2009
(Public Member)
GLENN L. CARON, Raymond
May 17, 2006 to August 9, 2009
(Represents Horticultural Interests)
CARL J. MAJEWSKI, Westmoreland
September 21, 2005 to September 21, 2008
(Livestock Owners and Feed Growers Interest)
Board of Veterinary Medicine
Seven members appointed by the governor with the approval of the council; five
veterinarians, one public member, the state veterinarian who may serve as an ex-officio
member. A veterinarian shall be qualified to serve as a member of the board if he is a
graduate of a veterinary school, a resident of N.H., and has been licensed to practice
veterinary medicine in this state for the 5 years preceding the time of his appointment.
No person may serve on the board who is, or was during the 2 years preceding his
appointment, a member of the faculty, trustees, or advisory board of a veterinary school.
When a vacancy occurs in a veterinary position, the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical
Association shall nominate 3 qualified persons and forward the nominations to the
governor. From these nominations, the governor may make appointments, but shall not be
required to appoint one of those so nominated. The public member of the board shall be a
person who is not, and never was, and who does not and never has had, a material financial
interest in either the provision of veterinary services or an activity directly related to
veterinary, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time
during the 5 years preceding appointment. Term, five years and until a successor is
appointed. No member shall be appointed to 2 consecutive five year terms. Vacancies shall
be filled for the remainder of the term. RSA 332-B (Ch. 314, 1999)
SUSAN C. FLINT, Henniker |
EILEEN PETERSON, Auburn |
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LAURIE A. FARRELL, Bradford |
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ROBIN C. HERTEL, Londonderry |
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries
Commission
Three members from each State joining herein, the first to be the Fish and Game Director,
ex-officio; the second a legislator and member of the Commission on Interstate
Cooperation, ex-officio, the third to be appointed by the governor and council, shall be a
citizen with a knowledge of and interest in the marine fisheries problem, with a term
of three years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled
for unexpired term. RSA 213:3.
G. RITCHIE WHITE, Rye
February 9, 2000 to September 24, 2010
Coordinator of Atomic Development Activities
Head of one of the state departments concerned, as listed in RSA 162-B:4. Appointed by
governor and council.
Vacancy
BANKING DEPARTMENT
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. Term,
six years. RSA 383. Chapter 156; 2007
PETER C. HILDRETH, Concord
September 19, 2001 to January 1, 2013
Deputy Bank Commissioner
Appointed by the governor with the
advice and consent of the council, upon recommendation by the bank
commissioner. Term, six years. RSA 383. Chapter 156; 2007
ROBERT A. FLEURY, Hopkinton
August 14, 2002 to August 1, 2012
BUSINESS FINANCE AUTHORITY
Board of fourteen directors as follows: state treasurer shall serve as a voting ex-officio
member and nine directors appointed by governor and council, who shall include an
executive director of a regional planning commission and one elected or appointed local
official; two members of the house of representatives, who shall be appointed by the
speaker of the house of representatives and 2 members of the senate, who shall be
appointed by the president of the senate who shall serve as non-voting members. Term,
three-years and until successor is appointed and qualified. Governor designates
chairman. RSA 162-A
| HOWARD W. KEEGAN, Manchester March 24, 2004 to November 3, 2009 |
MICHAEL J. KING, North
Haverhill |
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PAMELA DIAMANTIS, Greenland |
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STEPHEN DUPREY, Concord |
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DICK ANAGNOST, Bedford |
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Community Development Finance Authority
Board of directors shall consist of the commissioner of the department of resources and
economic development, or his designee, and l0 public members appointed by the governor and
council as follows: four representatives of community development corporations; one
representative of organized labor or other nonprofit organizations engaged in Community
development activities; two representatives of small business and the financial community;
one representative of employment training programs; and two representatives of private
financial institutions. Term, five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the
unexpired term. A member may be reappointed. RSA 162-L .
DAVID H. WOOD, Bethlehem |
RICHARD W. INGRAM, North Hampton |
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KATHLEEN M. MOORE, Thornton |
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DANIEL R. GRAY, Portsmouth |
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RAYMOND TRUEMAN, Newfields |
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MICHAEL J. LONG, Plymouth |
Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Compact
Two commissioners, the first to be the Executive Director of the Fish and Game Department,
whose term shall end at the time he ceases to hold said office. His successor as
commissioner shall be his successor as such director. Second commissioner to be appointed
by the governor, with advice and consent of council, who shall have a knowledge and
interest in Atlantic Salmon. Term, three years and until successor is appointed and
qualified. Vacancy occuring in office of second commissioner shall be filled for unexpired
term. Commission shall elect chairman and vice-chairman. RSA 213-A
RICHARD C. SHELTON, Newmarket
May 2, 2007 to June 20, 2009
Connecticut River Valley Flood Control
Commission
Twelve members: three shall be residents of Massachusetts; three residents of Connecticut;
three residents of Vermont; and three residents of N.H. appointed by the governor and
council (from and after the first day of May) for a term of three years and until
successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancy to be filled for unexpired term. Any member
is eligible for reappointment. RSA 484
FRED S. PARKER, Keene
January 10, 1985 to May 1, 2009
ROBERT G. KLINE, Plainfield
October 23, 1996 to May 1, 2010
ROBERT T. GRIMLEY, Grantham
November 29, 2006 to May 1, 2011
Connecticut River Valley Resource Commission
Fifteen members, all N.H. residents as follows: (a) a member of the North Country Council;
(b) a member of the Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee Council; (c) a member of the Southwest
Regional Planning Commission; (d) a member of the Connecticut River Watershed Council; and
(e) a member of the Connecticut River Flood Control Commission. (a) through (e) shall all
be designated by their respective councils or commissions and shall serve at the pleasure
of the organizations they represent. Representatives of (f) a hydro-electric concern
located within the Connecticut River valley; (g) a recognized statewide conservation
organization; (h) the commercial tourism industry; (I) the agricultural industry who shall
be actively engaged in farming; (j) the forest product industry or a timberland owner; and
(k) five members from a list of nominees submitted by the commission members appointed
under (a) through (j) to be appointed by the governor and council. Members (f) through (k)
shall all be residents of the Connecticut River Valley. Term, three-years and until
successors are appointed and qualified. However, the initial appointments shall be 2 for a
one-year term; 4 for a two-year term; and 4 for a three-year term. Vacancies to be filled
for unexpired terms in same manner as original appointment. Commission elects chairman
from among its members. RSA 227-E
CLEVE P. KAPALA, Hopkinton |
ROBERT W. CHRISTIE, Lancaster |
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JOHN B. TUCKER, New London |
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NANCY J. B. FRANKLIN, Plainfield |
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HENRY SWAN, Lyme |
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WILLIAM E. ROBERTS, Hinsdale |
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor, with the
consent of the council for a term of 4-years from date of appointment.
RSA 21-H:6 I. Chapter 156; 2007
WILLIAM L. WRENN, Hampton
December 7, 2005 to October 10, 2009
Assistant Commissioner
Nominated by the commissioner for appointment byt he governor, with consent of the council
to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. Shall be qualified to hold such
position by reason of education and experience. RSA 21-H (Ch. 237,2001)
WILLIAM G. McGONAGLE, Concord
Term began January 30, 2008
Director, Division of Administration
Nominated by the commissioner to be appointed by the governor with the consent of the
council, to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. RSA 21-H
ROBERT MULLEN, Windham
Appointed January 21,2004
Non-Medical Director, Division of Medical and Psychiatric Services
Nominated by the commissioner to be appointed by the governor with the consent of the
council, to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. RSA 21-H; 622:43
ROBERT MacLEOD, Thornton
Term began October 23,2002
Director, Division of Field Services
Nominated by the commissioner to be appointed by the governor with the consent of the
council, to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. RSA 21-H
MICHAEL McALISTER, Loudon
Term began June 27, 2007
(Warden of the State Prison)
Nominated by the commissioner to be appointed by the governor with the consent of the
council to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. RSA 21-H
RICHARD M. GERRY, Bow
Term began June 27, 2007
Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility
Warden
Nominated by the commissioner to be appointed by the governor with the consent of the
council to serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. RSA 21-H
LARRY D. BLAISDELL, Littleton
Term began June 27, 2007
New Hampshire State Prison for
Women
Warden
Nominated by the commissioner for appointment by governor and council to serve for at
the pleasure of the commissioner. Shall be qualified by education and experience. RSA
622:33-a (Ch. 296, 1999)
JOANNE FORTIER, Bow
Term began October 17, 2007
Lakes Region Facility
Warden
JANE COPLAN, Warner
Term began September 22, 2004
Adult Parole Board
Seven members appointed by the governor with the consent of the
council for staggered five-year terms or until their successors are appointed.
Governor designates chairman. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
Vacancies to be filled for unexpired term. RSA 651-A:3
ALAN COBURN, Manchester |
Vacancy |
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ROBERT F. HAMEL, Manchester |
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GEORGE L. IVERSON, Hampton |
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Deferred
Compensation Commission
Commission comprised of (a) the state treasurer; (b)
commissioner of administrative services; (c) insurance commissioner; (d) attorney general,
or their designees; (e) the secretary of state, or designee; (f) one member who shall be an unclassified state employee and a member of the
deferred compensation plan, and who shall have a knowledge of defined contribution plans;
(g) a public employee-at-large, who shall have knowledge of defined contribution plans;
and (h) one member who shall be a nonclassified legislative employee and a member of the
deferred compensation plan and who shall have knowledge of defined contribution plans,
appointed by the speaker of the house and the president of the senate for a term of
three years. Members (f) and (g) shall be appointed by the governor with the advice
and consent of the council for a term of three years. RSA 101-B:2 (Ch.
245, 2006. Eff 7/1/6)
THOMAS F. MANNING, Manchester
June 27, 2007 to July 15, 2010
(Unclassified state employee)
CRAIG A. DOWNING, Manchester
July 18, 2007 to July 15, 2010
(Public Employee at large)
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL
RESOURCES
Commissioner
Appointed by governor and council for a term of four-years. Shall be qualified by
reason of professional competence, education and experience. RSA 21-K:3
VAN McLEOD, Concord
August 24, 1992 to September 11, 2009
Division of Libraries
Director
(State Librarian)
Nominated by commissioner for appointed by governor and council. Term, four-years.
Shall hold a master of library science degree from an accrediting library school and shall
have had at least 4 years’ experience in a library in an administrative capacity. RSA
21-K
MICHAEL YORK, Goffstown
April 28, 1999 to February 12, 2010
American and Canadian French Cultural
Exchange Commission
Eleven members, all of whom shall be American citizens fluent in the French language
and resident of the state, appointed by the governor and council for a term of seven
years. Vacancies to be filled for the unexpired term. Governor and Council shall designate
chairman. Initial appointments: Of the 4 members appointed in 2000, one shall be appointed
for a term of three-years, two for a term of two-years, and one for a term of one-year.
Upon the expiration of the term of any such member, a successor shall be appointed for a
term of seven years. RSA 19-C
HELEN PELLETIER CLOSSON, Manchester |
PAUL R. BOUCHER, Lebanona |
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LUCIE THERRIEN, Portsmouth |
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J. CLAUDE LaROCHE, Manchester |
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ERIC DROUART, Nashua |
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BENOIT L. LAMONTAGNE, Colebrook |
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New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Fifteen members, broadly representative of all fields of the performing and fine arts, to
be appointed by governor and council from among private citizens who are widely known for
their professional competence and experience in connection with the performing and fine
arts. Due consideration shall be given to the recommendations made by representative
civic, educational and professional associations and groups, concerned with or engaged in
the production or presentation of the performing and fine arts generally when making
appointments. Term, five-years. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired terms.
Governor designates chairman. RSA 19-A
DOROTHY J. YANISH, Peterborough |
TONI H. PAPPAS, Manchester |
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SARA W. GERMAIN, Dublin |
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JACQUELINE R. KAHLE, Wilton |
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RANDY ARMSTRONG, Dover |
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ROBERT DUFF, Etna |
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GRACE L. SULLIVAN, Deerfield |
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PETER J. McLAUGHLIN, Hanover |
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Division of the Arts
Director
Director shall have a masters degree in art administration and 3 years of experience
in nonprofit arts administration or at least 5 years’ experience administering a
major arts organization or at least 5 years’ experience in public administration of a
major program within a local, state, or federal arts agency, and who shall be responsible
for administering the provisions of RSA 19-A, with the primary goal of supporting and
promoting the arts in all of their manifestations. RSA 21-K:6 (Ch. 363;1998)
REBECCA L. LAWRENCE, Concord
April 24, 1996 to March 11, 2011
Artist Laureate
The governor and council shall appoint a New Hampshire resident for a term of 2 years from
a list submitted by the Council on the Arts.
JAMES APONOVICH, Hancock
March 22, 2006 to February 18, 2010
State Historical Resources
Council
Membership shall consist of the governor, or his designee, the director of historical
resources, who shall be non-voting members; and nine members of the public appointed by
the governor and council, at least three of whom shall be qualified in the field of
architecture, history and archeology; and the others shall be qualified in other fields
including but not limited to law, real estate, planning, architectural history and
historic preservation. Public members shall serve a term of five-years. Members
shall serve until successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled for
unexpired terms. RSA 227-C
DUFFY MONAHON, Peterborough |
DAVID H. WATTERS, Dover |
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ROBERT MACIESKI, New Boston |
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MARY R. BOSWELL, Laconia |
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GAIL COLGLAZIER, Londonderry |
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State Historic
Preservation Office
Division of Historical Resources
Director
Nominated by commissioner for appointed by governor and council. Term, four-years. RSA
21-K
ELIZABETH H. MUZZEY, Concord
September 19, 2007 to October 14, 2010
State Library Advisory
Council
Nineteen members: three public members appointed by governor and council, no more than two
from same political party; one appointed by state board of education; six appointed by the
state librarian and nine members appointed as follows: (a) five by the NH Library
Association who shall broadly represent public, academic, and special libraries; (b) two
by the N.H. Educational Media Association to represent school libraries; (c) one by the
N.H. Library Trustees Association; and (d) one by the Association of N.H. Library Friends.
Term, three years, provided that the initial appointments shall be staggered, and
until successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies to be filled by appointing
authority for unexpired term. No appointive member shall serve more than two consecutive
terms. RSA 201-A
STEPHEN M. KENNEDY, (r), Concord
February 25, 2005 to July 26, 2010
PATRICIA M. SKINNER (r), Windham
May 9, 2001 to July 26, 2009
FRANCES M. WIGGIN (d), Bedford
October 9, 2002 to July 26, 2008
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Seven members who shall not be technical educators or professionally engaged in school
work. Appointed by the governor and council for a term of four-years from the
January 31 on which the terms of their predecessors expired. Five of the members shall be
selected from each of the five executive councilor districts and two members from the
public at large. Annually, on or before January 31, the governor shall name a chairperson
from the members who shall serve one year and until a successor is appointed. No member
shall serve more than three consecutive full terms. RSA 21-N
WILLIAM D. WALKER, Campton |
JOHN E. LYONS, JR., Portsmouth |
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DAPHNE KENYON, Windham |
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HELEN G. HONOROW, Nashua |
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Commissioner
Appointed by the governor and council, after consultation with the board of
education, for a term of four-years. Shall be qualified by reason of
education and experience and may success himself or herself, if reappointed. RSA
21-N:3
LYONEL B. TRACY, Portsmouth
March 23, 2005 to March 23, 2009
Deputy Commissioner
Appointed by the governor and council, after consultation with the board of
education, for a term of four-years. Shall be qualified by reason of
education and experience and may success himself or herself, if reappointed. RSA
21-N:3 (Ch. 257: 2004)NOTE:
To take effect upon the date of the expiration of the terms of the current
commissioner and deputy commissioner, and division directors
MARY HEATH, Manchester
October 21, 2005 to October 21, 2009
Division Directors
Nominated by the commissioner, after consultation with the board of education
for appointment by the governor and council, for a term of four-years.
Shall be qualified by reason of education and experience and may success himself
or herself, if reappointed. RSA 21-N:3 (Ch. 257: 2004)NOTE:
To take effect upon the date of the expiration of the terms of the current
commissioner and deputy commissioner, and division directors
KATHLEEN A. MURPHY, Salem
December 11, 2007 to December 11, 2011
(Division of Instruction)
PAUL LEATHER, Concord
June 13, 2007 to June 13, 2011
(Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning)
JUDITH FILLION, Concord
November 8, 2007 to November 8, 2011
(Division of Program Support)
Automotive Technology Advisory Council.
Members shall consist of: (a)
one member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the
house; (b) one member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate;
(c) commissioner of the dept. of education, or designee; (d) chancellor of the
community college system of New Hampshire, or designee; (e) one automotive
instructor teaching in the community college system of New Hampshire; (f) one
secondary education career technical education administrator; and (g) four
members of the New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association. Term of office for
members (a) through (d) shall be coterminous with the term of office for the
position that qualifies that member to serve on the advisory council. Members
(e) – (g) shall be appointed by the governor and council and shall serve for a
three-year term and until a successor is appointed and qualified in the
case of a vacancy. Council shall elect one voting member to serve as chair for a
one-year term and until a successor is elected and qualified. RSA 188:E-19
Chapter 361;2007
GERARD MONTEMBEAULT,
Manchester
September 17, 2003 to September 17, 2006
(NH Automobile Dealers Association)
STEPHEN TALARICO,
Manchester
September 17, 2003 to September 17, 2006
(NH Automobile Dealers Association)
MARK BELLEROSE, Bow
October 8, 2003 to October 8, 2006
(Auto Instructor teaching in Community Technical College System)
PEGGY PROKO-WEISMAN, Hollis
October 8, 2003 to October 8, 2009
(NH Automobile Dealers Association)
MICHAEL BAILLARGEON,
Brentwood
October 8, 2003 to October 8, 2006
(NH Automobile Dealers Association)
WILLIAM WOOD,
Auburn
October 8, 2003 to October 8, 2006
(Secondary Education Career Technical Education Administrator)
Board of Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard
of Hearing
Nine members as follows: Four licensed interpreters, at least two of whom are
national level licensees, from a list of names submitted by
the N.H. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf in conjunction with the N.H. Association of
the Deaf; and five consumers, including 3 deaf persons from a list of names submitted by
the N.H. Association of the Deaf, one consumer of oral interpreting services, and a
non-deaf member of the public not licensed under this chapter. No member of the board
shall serve concurrently in an elected, appointed, or employed position in any other
state-level organization representing interpreters for the deaf, if it would present a
direct conflict of interest. Members appointed by the governor with consent of the council
for a term of three-years, and until successor has been appointed and qualified. Initial
appointments shall be: one of the initial interpreter members and one of the initial
consumer members shall serve one-year terms and one of the initial interpreter members and
one of the initial consumer members shall serve two-year terms. Initial interpreter
members appointed shall be required to be licensed under this chapter as of January 1,
2003.No member may serve more than 2 consecutive terms. RSA 326-I (Ch. 31,
2006 Eff 7/1/6)
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TERRY LINEHAN, Amherst October 10, 2007 to October 10, 2010 (Recommended by N.H. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) |
SHANNON GRUNDY, Pittsfield September 27, 2006 to October 10, 2009 (National Level Licensee) (Recommended by N.H. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) |
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MICHAEL SCHOCK, Rollinsford
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ELIZABETH V. BROWN, Keene |
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CINDY WALLACE, Londonderry
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KAREN L. PHILLIPS, Londonderry
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IZABELLA KANTSEPELSKY, Nashua |
CHRISTOPHER M. EMERSON, Epsom
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LORI A. McLAREN, Pembroke July 16, 2003 to October 10, 2008 (Recommended by N.H. Association for the Deaf) |
Dropout Prevention and
Dropout Recovery Outsight Council
Members shall consist of
(a) one member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the
house; (b) one member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate;
(c) commissioner of the department of education, or designee; (d) chancellor of
the community college system of New Hampshire, or designee; and (e) three
members of the public, qualified by education or experience in dropout
prevention and dropout reduction, appointed by the governor and council. Members
in (a) - (d) shall serve coterminous with the term of office which qualifies
that member to serve. Two members in (e) shall serve a two-year term and
one member shall serve a three-year term. Council shall elect a member to
serve as chairperson for a two-year term. Members shall serve until a successor
is appointed and confirmed. Vacancies to be filled in the same manner as the
original appointment and shall only be for the unexpired term. RSA 189:59
Chapter 361:2007 Eff. 7-17-7
KELLY A. CLARK, Webster
October 21, 2005 to September 17, 2008
(Public Member)
CAROL R. DROZNICK, Nashua
September 27, 2006 to September 17, 2009
(Public Member)
GEORGE A. CUSHING, Greenland
October8, 2003 to October 8, 2009
(Public Member)
New England Board of Higher
Education
Eight members who must be
residents of New Hampshire. One shall always be the chancellor of the university
system. The second shall be the executive director of the postsecondary
education commission. The third shall be the chancellor of the community college
system of New Hampshire. The fourth and fifth members shall be citizens of the
state appointed by the governor and council. The sixth member shall be a member
of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house. The
seventh member shall be a member of the senate appointed by the president of the
senate, and the eighth member shall be a representative of a private college in
New Hampshire appointed by the governor and council. The term of office for
each of the first 3 members shall be concurrent with his or her term as
chancellor, or executive director. The term of office for each of the other
members shall be for four years and until a successor is appointed and
qualified, except that the term of any member of the general court shall
terminate if such member shall cease to be a state legislator. In that case,
another member shall be appointed in a like manner for the unexpired term. The
term of the member representing a private college shall end if the member’s
association with the private college terminates. RSA 200-A. Chapter 361:2007
Eff. 7-17-7
WALTER R. PETERSON, Peterborough
February 16, 1982 to February 16, 2010
(Private College)
THOMAS R. HORGAN, Amherst
February 22, 2006 to February 16, 2010
(Private Citizen)
ANDREW R. PETERSON, Peterborough
May 18, 2005 to May 18, 2009
(Private Citizen)
New Hampshire Health and
Education Facilities Authority
Board of Directors consisting of seven members who shall be appointed by the governor and
council prior to June 1 each year, for terms of five years. Vacancy to be filled
for the unexpired term. Any member shall be eligible for re-appointment. Board shall elect
its own chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. RSA 195-D:4. (Ch. 253, 1999)
MICHAEL K. MASSEY, Goffstown |
BRUCE R. BURNS, Hopkinton |
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THOMAS R. HORGAN, Amherst |
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PETER F. IMSE, Bow |
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New Hampshire School Building
Authority
Five members consisting of the State Treasurer, the Commissioner of Education and three
other members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. Term,
three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Governor shall
designate chairman. RSA 195-C:1
DONALD P. BLISS, Hampton
August 13, 2008 to July 1, 2009
JANE M. BERGERON-BEAULIEU, Litchfield
January 6, 1999 to July 1, 2010
THOMAS E. GARFIELD, Belmont
January 26, 2006 to July 1, 2011
Pre-Engineering Technology
Advisory Council
Members shall consist of: (a) one member of the house of representatives, appointed by
the speaker of the house; (b) one member of the senate, appointed by the president of the
senate; (c) commission of the department of education, or designee; (d) president of the
New Hampshire technical institute, or designee; (e) dean of the university of New
Hampshire college of engineering and physical sciences, or designee; (f) three
superintendents from school administrative units in which at least one school offers a
pre-engineering technology curriculum to its students, appointment by the governor and
council; and (g) six members of the public representing businesses or other organizations,
firms, or institutes which hire engineers or engineering technologists, appointed by the
governor and council. Term for members appointed by governor and council, three-years, or
until successor is appointed and qualified. The term of office for all other members shall
be coterminous with the term of office for the position that qualifies that member to
serve on the advisory board. Vacancies to be filled in same manner, but only for the
unexpired term. RSA 188-E:15 (Ch. 271; 2002)
| THOMAS J. BRENNAN JR., New London January 30, 2008 to September 4, 2011 (Superintendent) |
DANIEL W. CARON, Melvin Village September 4, 2002 to September 4, 2011 (Public Member) |
| DANIEL McGUIRE, Mancherster April 5, 2006 to September 4, 2008 (Public Member) |
JUDITH E. HOUSTON, Contoocook September 4, 2002 to September 4, 2008 (Public Member) |
| BRUCE D. SMITH, P.E., Hancock April 5, 2006 to September 4, 2008 (Public Member) |
MICHAEL J. MARTIN, Contoocook September 17, 2008 to September 4, 2011 (Superintendent) |
| DEAN S. J. CASCADDEN, Bristol September 17, 2008 to September 4, 2011 (Superintendent) |
JENNIFER NG, Merrimack September 5, 2007 to September 4, 2008 (Public Member) |
| WALTER ZANCHUK, Concord September 4, 2002 to September 4, 2011 (Public Member) |
Energy Planning Advisory Board
Members shall be as follows: (1) governor or designee; (2) one member
representing the office of state planning and energy programs; (3) one member of
the senate energy and economic development committee, appointed by the president
of the senate; (4) one member of the house science, technology and energy
committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (5) two
members representing the public utilities commission, appointed by the chairman;
(6) one member representing the department of administrative services, appointed
by the commissioner; (7) one member representing the department of environmental
services, appointed by the commissioner; (8) one member representing the
university system of New Hampshire, appointed by the chancellor; (9) one member
representing the department of transportation, appointed by the commissioner;
(10) one member representative the department of resources and economic
development, appointed by the commissioner; (11) the consumer advocate, or
designee; (12) two members of the business and industry community, appointed by
the governor and council. Legislative members shall serve for the duration of
their legislative term. Other members shall serve for three-years and
until a successor is appointed and qualified. Members of the board elect a
chairperson from among the members. Ch. 164; 2004) Effective May 24, 2004.
Repealed effective November 1, 2012
ALAN R. KARG,
Warner
November 10, 2004 to November 10, 2007
(Business Community)
WENDELL W. JESSEMAN,
Landaff
November 10, 2004 to November 10, 2010
(Business Community)
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Commissioner
Appointed by the governor and
council. Term, five years from the date of appointment. Subject to
compliance with the laws and regulations approved by the Federal Bureau of
Employment Security. RSA 282:9 CH 156;2007
RICHARD S. BROTHERS, Thornton
December 1, 2004 to April 1, 2009
Appellate Board
Eight members who are and continue to be residents of New Hampshire. Two of the members
shall be attorneys-at-law admitted to the practice of law in the state of New Hampshire,
one of whom shall be the chair, and one of whom shall be the vice chair and shall serve in
the absence of the chair. No other member shall be attorneys-at-law. Two members shall be
representatives of business management familiar with unemployment compensation laws; two
members shall be representatives from organized labor familiar with unemployment
compensation laws; and two members, who shall also be familiar with unemployment
compensation laws, shall represent the public. Appointed by the governor with the advice
and consent of the executive council for four-year terms. No person shall serve
more than 8 consecutive years. Vacancies to be filled for the unexpired term. In the event
of an increased workload, the chair of the appellate board may request the governor with
the advice and consent of the council to appoint up to 4 additional members to the board,
with equal representation for business management and organized labor. These new members
shall serve for one year from the date of appointment.
Initial appointments: Members of the appellate board serving on the effective date of this act (July 7, 2000) shall serve out the remainder of their terms. Board members on the effective date of this act shall be eligible for recommendation and appointment pursuant to the provisions of RSA 282-A:62 as inserted by section 1 of this act, provided, that no person shall be appointed who has served 8 consecutive years, or if the term of an appointment would result in the person exceeding 8 consecutive years on the board. In order to provide for staggered terms for each representative category, and upon a vacancy, the terms of initial appointments shall be made as follows: I. In 2000, a business management representative for 2 years, a business management representative for 4 years, a labor representative for 4 years, and a public representative for 4 years. II. In 2001, an attorney representative for one year, an attorney representative for 3 years, and a public representative for one year. RSA 282-A
DAVID A. PELLETIER, Dunbarton |
THOMAS P. MULLINS, Greenfield |
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HEATHER E. KRANS, Exeter |
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JEAN BRASSARD, Bow |
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RICHARD N. DANAIS, Manchester |
Advisory Council on
Unemployment Compensation
Nine members appointed with the exception of the legislative members by the governor with
the consent and advice of the council. Three of the appointees shall be persons who,
because of their vocations, employment or affiliations, shall represent the view of the
employers; three shall be persons who, because of their vocations, employment or
affiliations, shall represent the view of employees and one senator from the insurance
committee appointed by the senate president; one representative from the labor, industrial
and rehabilitative services committee appointed by the speaker of the house. The remaining
appointee, who shall be chairman, shall be a person whose training and experience qualify
him to deal with the problems of unemployment compensation. Term, three years and
until successor is appointed and qualified for nonlegislative members. The term of office
of each legislative member shall be coterminous with the legislative term. Vacancies shall
be filled for the unexpired term. RSA 282-A:128
OMER F. BEAUDOIN, Manchester |
ROBERT E. MARTEL, Dunbarton |
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KEVIN P. SULLIVAN, Hampton |
LEE C. NYQUIST, New Boston, Chm. |
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES
Commissioner
Appointed by governor with consent of the council for a term of four-years. Shall
be qualified by education and experience. RSA 21-O
MICHAEL NOLIN, Canterbury
May 7, 2003 to July 7, 2006
(THOMAS S. BURACK, Hopkinton
November 1, 2006 to July 7, 2010)
Assistant Commissioner
Nominated by commissioner to be appointed by governor with consent of the council for a term
of four-years. Shall be qualified by education and experience.
MICHAEL WALLS, Concord
August 13, 2003 to January 8, 2011
Air Resources Council
Eleven members appointed by the governor with consent of the executive council to serve four-year
terms as follows: one representing the steam power generating industry; one
representing the oil industry; one representing the natural gas industry; one the
manufacturing component of industry; one the field of municipal government; and six
members at large who shall represent the general public, one of whom shall be a licensed
practicing physician or other health care professional possessing expertise in
the field of public health and the health-related impacts of air pollution, one who shall represent the field of recreation and at least one of
whom shall represent environmental interests. Members representing public interest may not
derive any significant portion of their income from persons subject to permits or
enforcement orders, and may not serve as attorney for, act as consultant for, serve as
officer or director of, or hold any other official or contractual relationship with any
persons subject to permits or enforcement orders. All potential conflicts of interest
shall be adequately disclosed. All members shall be residents of N.H. RSA 21-O
(Ch. 62, 2006. Eff 6/23/06)
DAVID G. COLLINS, Bedford - Vice-Chairman |
GEORGIA MURRAY, Conway |
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ROBERT HICKEY, New Castle |
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WILLIAM H. SMAGULA, Bedford |
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ROBERT DUVAL, Manchester - Chairman |
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LINDA GARRISH THOMAS, Manchester |
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Chief Operations Officer
Nominated by commissioner for appointment by governor and council for a term of four
years.
SUSAN CARLSON, Bow
March 10, 2004 to March 10, 2012
Director of Air Resources
Nominated by the commissioner, after consulting with the air resources council,
for appointment by the governor and council for a four-year term. Must
have a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a recognized college or university
with a major study in environmental sciences, chemistry, engineering, public
health, public administration, or a related field and have 5 years’ experience
in a high supervisory or administrative position in a public or private agency
engaged in air quality, air pollution control, environmental planning,
engineering project management, or a related discipline. RSA 21-O. (Ch. 257;
2004)
ROBERT SCOTT, Bow
September 17, 2003 to July 1, 2009
Hazardous Waste Facility Siting
Board
F our members from the general public appointed by the governor with consent of the
council for four-year terms. The fifth member shall be chosen by the regional
planning commission for the area where the proposed facility is to be located and shall
serve for the period during which the facility application is under review. RSA 147-A
MAURICE L. AREL, Nashua
December 28, 1988 to December 28, 2004
THOMAS ROY, Concord
October 22, 2003 to December 28, 2008
BURNHAM JUDD, Pittsburg
May 5, 2004 to December 28, 2008
EDWARD ROBERGE, Manchester
October 22, 2003 to October 22, 2007
(Public Member)
Lakes Management Advisory Committee
Twelve members appointed by governor
and council as follows: a) one member representing a N.H. lake association
nominated by the N.H. Lake Federation; b) A member representing the state
conservation committee; c) one member of the fish and game commission; d) one
elected municipal officer of a lakefront community nominated by the N.H.
Municipal Association; e) one member of a conservation commission from a
lakefront community nominated by the N.H. Association of Conservation
Commissions; f) one member representing the scientific community from the
University of N.H.; g) one member representing the tourism industry nominated by
the N.H. Travel Council; h) one representative of the conservation community
chosen from a list of 3 nominees submitted by the Society for Protection of N.H.
Forests, the Audubon Society, and the N.H. Wildlife Federation; I) one member
representing the Marine Dealers Association; j) one member of the N.H.
Association of Realtors; k) one member of a planning board appointed by the N.H.
Municipal Association; and l) one member representing the Business and Industry
Association of N.H. All members shall serve for three‑year terms. The
director of the office of state planning, the executive director of the fish and
game department, the commissioner of resources and economic development, the
commissioner of the department of safety, the commissioner of the department of
agriculture, and the commissioner of the department of transportation, or their
designees shall serve as nonvoting members. Term shall be the same as their
terms of office. RSA 483‑A CH. 285,2007
GEORGE P. QUACKENBOS, New London |
JAMES S. MORASH, Meredith |
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PHILIP J. O'BRIEN, New London |
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FREDERIC C. MURPHY, Hillsborough |
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DIANE HANLEY, Laconia |
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WENDELL BERRY, JR., Newport |
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MITCHELL E. KALTER, Durham |
New England Interstate Water
Pollution Control Commission
Five commissioners to be appointed by the governor with consent of the council as follows:
commissioner of environmental services, or his designee; and 4 other persons to be
nominated by the commissioner of environmental services, whose terms shall be
four-years. Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder of unexpired term. RSA 484
(Ch. 44, 2000)
ROBERT A. WEIMAR, Meredith |
FREDERICK J. McNEILL, Manchester |
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NELSON L. THIBAULT, Nottingham |
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Oil Fund Disbursement Board
Members to consist of commissioner of environmental services, commissioner of safety, or
their designees; two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate; two
members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house; three
members whom shall represent oil dealers, distributors, and refiners and two public
members appointed by the governor and council. One member who shall be a fuel oil dealer,
appointed by Governor. Board elects chairman. The terms of the board members shall expire
on January 1, 1994. Subsequent terms for state agency and legislative members shall be the
same as their terms in office. New board members appointed under subparagraph I © and I
(d) shall have 3 year terms, except that the initial term for the member
representing the petroleum dealers shall be one year, and the initial term for the public
member shall be 2 years. Upon term expiration, each appointed member shall hold office
until a successor shall be appointed and qualified. Board members may be reappointed to
subsequent terms, including those members whose terms expire as of January 1, 1994. RSA
146-D.
THOMAS KLEMM, Salem |
JAMES E. ROBERTSON, Spofford |
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RONALD R. POIRIER, Manchester |
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Rivers Management Advisory Committee
Members shall include: (a) a
representative of public water suppliers who shall be an officer or employee of
any municipal or privately owned water works in N.H.; (b) A municipal officer
nominated by the N.H. Municipal Association; (c) member of the fish and game
commission; (d) representative of the Business and Industry Assoc. chosen from a
list of three nominees; (e) representative of the Granite State Hydropower
Assoc. chosen from a list of three nominees; (f) a conservation commission
member chosen from a list of three nominees submitted by the N.H. Assoc. of
Conservation Commissions: (g) a representative of the conservation community
chosen from a list of three nominees submitted by the Society for Protection of
N.H. Forests, Audubon Society, and N.H. Wildlife Federation; (h) a
representative of recreational interests chosen from a list of three nominees
submitted by the N.H. Rivers Campaign and the Appalachian Mountain Club; (i)
representative of historic/archaeological interests chosen from a list of three
nominees submitted by the N.H. Historical Society; (j) a representative of the
agricultural community chosen from a list of 3 nominees submitted by the New
Hampshire Farm Bureau Federation, the Northeast Organic Farming Association, and
the New Hampshire Association of Conservation Districts; (k) A representative of
local river management advisory committees from a list of 3 nominees submitted
by the commissioner; the director of state planning, executive director of fish
and game, commissioner of DRED, the commissioner of the department of
transportation; and the commissioner of the department of agriculture or their
designees, shall serve as non‑voting members. At least three committee members
shall represent the North Country and all members shall be N.H. residents.
Terms of state agency members shall be same as their term in office. All other
members to be appointed by governor and council for a term of three‑years.
RSA 483 Chapter 285;2007 Eff. 9-1-7
WALTER A. MORSE, Hillsborough |
ROBERT G. BEAURIVAGE, Auburn |
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LARRY T. SPENCER, Holderness |
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KENNETH D. KIMBALL, Jackson |
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WILLIAM HEINZ, Boscawen |
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ALAN S. BARTLETT, Concord |
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KATHRYN P. NELSON, Nashua |
Waste Management Council
All members as follows are appointed by governor and council each to serve a four-year
term: (a) a chairman; (b) three municipal officials, at least two of whom shall be
elected officials, nominated by the N.H. Municipal Association; (c) an expert in public
health; (d) a local conservation member, nominated by the N.H. Association of Conservation
Commissions; (e) professor or assistant professor of environmental science or sanitary
engineering. (a) through (e) shall all serve the public interest. (f) representative of
the private waste management industries; (g) licensed sanitary or environmental engineer
from private industry; (h) representative of the municipal public works field; (I)
representative of the business or financial communities; (k) representative of communities
which recycle or recover solid waste, nominated by the N.H. Resource Recovery Association,
representing public interest and (l) representative of private industries that generate
hazardous waste. All members shall be residents of N.H. All members representing public
interest shall not have any official or contractual relationship with, or receive any
significant portion of their income from, any person subject to division of waste
management permits or enforcement orders. Members shall disclose all potential conflicts
of interest, and shall not vote on matters in which they have a direct interest. Board
elects officers. (RSA 21:0)
G. BRADLEY RICHARDS, Rye |
ELAINE LAUTERBORN, Rochester |
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NANCY E. KINNER, Lee |
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VACANCY |
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CHARLES E. CONNELL, Moultonborough |
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FUAT ARI, Chichester |
MICHAEL B. BLAYNEY, Grantham |
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Director of Waste Management
Nominated by the commissioner, after consulting with the waste management
council, for appointment by the governor and council for a four-year term.
Must have a master’s degree from a recognized college or university with a
major study in environmental sciences, chemistry, civil engineering, public
health, public administration, or a related field and have 5 years’ experience
in a high level supervisory or administrative position in a public or private
agency engaged in waste management, environmental health, or a related
discipline.. RSA 21-O
MICHAEL J. WIMSATT, Concord
June 13, 2007 to May 13, 2011
Five members appointed by the governor, with consent of the council, for a term of four-years and until successor is appointed and qualified. The commissioner or designee shall be one member and serve as chairperson. Vacancies to be filled for unexpired terms. RSA 481
ROBERT VARNEY, Chm. |
BURNHAM A. JUDD, Pittsburg |
A. BRADFORD WYMAN, Dummer September 28, 1999 to October 9, 2010 |
JOHN F. BRIDGES, Wolfeboro |
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Water Council
Sixteen members as follows: eleven shall be public members appointed by the governor and
council for a term of four-years. Two shall represent industrial interests of the
state; one shall represent the vacation home or private recreational interests of the
state; one shall represent the agricultural interests of the state; one shall be an
employee of any municipal or privately owned water works in the state; one shall be a
representative of the septage hauling industry, nominated by the NH Assoc. of Septage
Haulers; one shall be a member of a state-wide non-profit conservation or environmental
organization; one shall be a treatment plant operator; and one shall be a designer or
installer of septic systems, nominated by the Granite State Designers and Installers
Association. The two remaining public members shall be appointed and commissioned
respectively as the chairman and vice-chairman of the council. The other five members
shall be the director of public health services; the executive director of fish and game;
the director of parks and recreation; the director of state planning; and the commissioner
of safety, or their designees. RSA 21-O (Ch. 44; 2000)
NANCY E. CHRISTIE, Pittsfield |
JAMES VAROTSIS, Portsmouth |
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STEVE DENSBERGER, Nashua |
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JOHN F. BRIDGES, Wolfeboro, Chairman |
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JOEL J. HARRINGTON, Concord |
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ROBERT S. PHILLIPS, New Boston |
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Director of the Division of Water
Nominated by the commissioner, after consulting with the water council, for
appointment by the governor and council for a four-year term. Must have
a baccalaureate or master’s degree from an accredited college or university,
hold a valid license or certificate of registration to practice civil, sanitary,
or environmental engineering issued by the lawfully constituted registration board of any state of the United States, and shall have a
minimum of 5 years’ responsible experience in the administration of sanitary or
environmental engineering programs in the public or private sector. RSA 21-O (Ch.
257; 2004)
HARRY T. STEWART, Londonderry
March 4, 1998 to May 23, 2010
Water Management Planning Area (WMPA) Advisory
Committee for the Lamprey River
All appointments made January 26, 2005 to end at the completion of the Lamprey River Management Plan:
Local River Management Advisory Committee Representatives
James Fosburgh, Boston, MA
Brian Giles, Lee
Affected Business Water Users in the WMPA
Victoria Del Greco, Exeter
Linda Fernald, Nottingham
Ann Caron, Raymond
Michael King, Epping
Conservation Commission Member from a Town or City in the
WMPA
Kevin Webb, Durham
Government Official Representatives from a Town or City in
the WMPA
Mike Lynch, Durham
Thomas Fargo, Dover Richard
Wellington, Lee
Recreational Use Representative from the WMPA
Judith Spang, Durham
Community Citizen Representative from a Town or City in the
WMPA
James Duprie, Lee
Representative of Conservation Interests in the WMPA
Vacancy
Representative of