Meeting Summary
For the Maryland Task Force on Fisheries Management November 20, 2007

This is a link to the Fisheries Service Overview Presentation which Howard King, Director of the Maryland Fisheries Service, presented to the Task Force on November 20, 2007.

Agenda

3:30	Welcome and Opening Comments - DNR Secretary John R. Griffin
3:40	Introductions - Chairman Tom Lewis Task Force Members Peer Review Committee
4:00	Goals, Objectives, Timelines - Tom Lewis Outcome: Understand the legislative mandate and our basic responsibilities Discussion of Legislative Mandate Meeting Dates and Times December 1, 2008 Report Deadlines The Peer Review Group as a Key Resource The Initial Game Plan - Overview of Today's Agenda and Upcoming Meetings
4:20	The Task Force Process Guidelines - Paul Peditto Outcome: Agree to basic operating principles Ground Rules Communications Facilitation Preparation and Attendance
4:40	Overview of Fisheries Management in Maryland - MDNR Staff Outcome: Understand our starting point Introduction - Eric Schwaab The Current Management Framework and Basic Funding - Howard King
5:10	General Discussion - Expectations of Task Force Members Outcome: Begin to develop a list of broad themes that deserve attention of the Task Force and the Peer Review Committee What are my personal expectations? What will success look like? How will we get there?
6:10	Communications and other resources; Task Force Website; Minutes - Marty Gary
6:15	Public Comment Opportunity
6:25	Schedule January Meeting
6:30	Adjourn; Buffet Dinner for Committee Members

Meeting SummaryFor the Maryland Task Force on Fisheries Management November 20, 2007