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State Oil and Gas Board

Board Characteristics: Six members: three appointed by the Governor for four-year terms and three ex officio. Members include:

• Commissioner of Environment and Conservation (who shall act as chairperson) or his designee;
• Commissioner of Economic and Community Development or his designee;
• Chairperson of the Conservation Commission;
• a member from the oil/gas industry;
• a member from the mineral industry;
• an owner of oil or gas property.

Commissioned under: T.C.A. 60-1-201

The statute authorizing this board expires: June 30, 2011.

Member Term Expires Representation
Ken Haislip 06-30-2012 Mineral Industry
Brian Hensley Ex Officio
Commissioner's Designee,
Economic and Community Development
Bill Ray 06-30-2011 Oil/Gas Property Owner
Charles Scarborough Ex Officio
Conservation Commission
James (Jim) Washburn 06-30-2012 Oil and Gas Industry
Chuck Head, Chair Ex Officio
Commissioner's Designee,
Environment and Conservation