Board Characteristics:
Fifteen members
appointed by the Department of Environment and Conservation's Commissioner.
Initial appointments served two to four-year staggered terms. By-Laws
adopted in 2005 by the Council provide that all re-appointments shall
serve three-year terms. Members must have demonstrated that they are
an active trail user from motorized, non-motorized, or multi-use trails
or are an advocate for promoting natural resource conservation and the
establishment of greenways. Each of these interests should be equally
represented and shall include representation from the general public
and Tennessee industry. The Chair of the Commissioner's Council on Greenways
and Trails is appointed by the Department of Environment and Conservation's
Commissioner.
Commissioned under Federal Law.