Posted by Ken Kurtis on January 22, 2002 at 15:51:53:
In Reply to: "stakeholder groups"? posted by GeneP on January 22, 2002 at 13:19:32:
GeneP asked: "So who will be representing the diving community as "stakeholders" in these get togethers?"
Good question.
Right now, they have positions for two divers in each group (four regions throughout the state, I think). One is considered "consumptive" and the other is "non-consumptive."
As to exactly who gets chosen, it will be some combination of representative groups (GLACD, dive clubs, etc.) &/or individuals already involved in the process.
The real trick to all this is to get a person who will truly represent the sense of the people he/she represents, and not just their own self-interests. And therein lies the rub.
If you'd like to suggest someone, there is a "nominating" process that I'll double-check on and post here in the next day or so.
Ken Kurtis
NAUI Instr. #5936
Co-woner, Reef Seekers Dive Co.
Beverly Hills, CA