I've been asking for open meetings and Advisory Panel participation in these meetings for the last three years. Last year, we were told that we would be able to attend some co manager meetings but it never materialized. Abesnt of any direct participation, I've also asked for meeting minutes and the Department has refused by not supplying them nor following up on the recommendations.

In many ways, the Advisory group acts in a strategic capacity, but without any visibility into how these meetings work, we are in the dark.