GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 1693

Short Title:  Boating Safety Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representative Brawley.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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May 5, 1989 

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA ADVISORY COMMISSION ON BOATING SAFETY AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR EXPENSES OF THE COMMISSION.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 143 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read:
“ARTICLE 62.
"North Carolina Advisory Commission on Boating Safety.
"§ 143-571. North Carolina Advisory Commission on Boating Safety.
(a)	There is created within the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development the North Carolina Advisory Commission on Boating Safety.  It shall be the duty of the Commission to act as an advisory commission to the General Assembly and to make recommendations to that body on issues concerning the safety of watercraft upon the waters of the State and the enactment of fair and reasonable laws for the benefit of all persons using those waters.
(b)	The Commission shall consist of not more than 30 members, nor less than 20 members, who shall be appointed by the Governor for five-year terms. Up to five members of the General Assembly may be appointed to serve on the Commission.  All other members of the Commission must be actively engaged, either professionally or voluntarily, in a safety-oriented boating organization such as the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the United States Power Squadrons, the American Red Cross, and local marine commissions. At least sixty percent (60%) of the nonlegislative members of the Commission shall be appointed so as to represent the needs and interests of the inland waters of the State.
(c)	The Commission shall elect a chairman annually. The chairman may, at his discretion, appoint subcommittees.  Meetings shall be called by the chairman with proper notice, and shall be held on weekends or at the members' discretion.
(d)	The North Carolina Commission on Boating Safety shall:
(1)	Study and be familiar with the provisions of Chapter 75A of the General Statutes;
(2)	Remain informed as to water safety problems in their areas of the State;
(3)	Make reports from time to time, either on their own motion or in response to a request for a study, on problems regarding water safety, along with suggestions for remedies where feasible. These reports shall be made to the chairman of the Commission, with copies to all members of the Commission when appropriate.
(e)	Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation. Members who are also members of the General Assembly shall be paid subsistence and travel expenses at the rate set forth in G.S. 120-3.1. Members who are officials or employees of the State shall receive travel allowances at the rate set forth in G.S. 138-6. All other members shall be paid per diem and allowances at the rates set forth in G.S. 138-5."
Sec. 2.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development $20,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year and $20,000 for the 1990-91 fiscal year for the North Carolina Advisory Commission on Boating Safety to cover travel, subsistence, and operational expenses.
Sec. 3.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1989.