41-827.01. Centennial and mining and mineral museum advisory council; membership; duties; terms; compensation
A. The centennial and mining and mineral museum advisory council is established consisting of the following members who, except for the members designated pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection, are appointed by the governor:
1. The executive director of the Arizona historical society or the director's designee.
2. The state geologist or the state geologist's designee.
3. Two members representing the livestock industry.
4. Two members representing the mining industry.
5. Two members representing the agriculture industry.
6. Two members representing tourism and other climate-related industries.
7. Two members representing the specialty crops industry.
8. One member who is a natural resources education professional.
9. One member representing a natural resources foundation.
10. Two members representing the public.
B. The advisory council shall:
1. Select a chairperson and vice-chairperson from among its members.
2. Hold regular meetings and additional meetings at the call of the chairperson or a majority of its members.
3. Provide oversight and advice to the director of the Arizona historical society regarding the centennial museum that houses the mining and mineral museum and assist in promoting the mission of the centennial museum. The director shall accept the recommendations of the advisory council if the director finds them to be practicable and in the best interest of the museum.
4. Establish a subcommittee to provide assistance and advice in the areas of educational programming, the hiring and retention of a curator and oversight of mineral collections. The advisory council may establish subcommittees to act in an advisory capacity on other matters relevant to the museum and the advisory council's duties.
C. The initial members appointed pursuant to subsection A, paragraphs 3 through 10 shall assign themselves by lot to three, four and five year terms of office. All subsequent members serve five year terms of office. A member may continue to serve until the member's successor is appointed and assumes office.
D. Members of the advisory council are not eligible to receive compensation but are eligible for reimbursement of expenses pursuant to title 38, chapter 4, article 2. The advisory council is a public body for purposes of title 38, chapter 3, article 3.1.
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