Louise Stutes
99:50 - 100:35
"as the body tasked with confirming board members and executive branch oversight, I believe it's the legislature's duty to initiate an independent review of the Board of Fisheries and to ensure they are compliant with applicable policies, regulations, and statutes."
“as the body tasked with confirming board members and executive branch oversight, I believe it's the legislature's duty to initiate an independent review of the Board of Fisheries and to ensure they are compliant with applicable policies, regulations, and statutes.”
- Speaker
- Louise Stutes
- Timestamp
- 99:50 – 100:35
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Alaska
- Captured at
- July 16, 2026
From the transcript
This audit request does not address the outcomes of board meetings or how the resource was allocated. It's only about whether the board is following the law and sound public process in making those decisions. There is ample evidence and stakeholder concern to warrant an objective and impartial audit of this process. Given this, as the body tasked with confirming board members and executive branch oversight, I believe it's the legislature's duty to initiate an independent review of the Board of Fisheries and to ensure they are compliant with applicable policies, regulations, and statutes. And with that, I would be happy to answer any questions.
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