B. Representation: The Board membership shall be chosen to ensure the representation of the broad public interests and users so as to prevent domination of the Board by a single viewpoint. All Board members carry the responsibility to represent the public interest and shall not consider themselves merely advocates of a group.
In my conversations with members of the CAB over the years and, especially, in recent weeks, I am convinced that the current and past boards have taken their responsibilities seriously and acted in the best interests of this historical site. They read the relevant documents and dialogue with members of the community. They understand and follow Alaska Statutes as they define the purpose of Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park and Alaska State Parks located in the Kodiak district. They adhere to the requirements set forth in the CAB by-laws. The board membership represents a true cross-section of the community.
Whether or not one agrees with board decisions, they deserve respect for committing the time and energy to our parks. Recent criticism of the CAB is, in my opinion, undeserved and appears to be petty and vindictive.
In addition, the board is ADVISORY - State Parks is under no obligation or requirement to follow the recommendations of the CAB.
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