Selection and terms of Chairman and Vice Chairman; vacancies; quorum; meetings; members serve without compensation; per diem and travel expenses; Consumer’s Advocate to provide support and assistance.
1. The members of the Task Force shall select a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among their membership. The Vice Chairman shall perform the duties of the Chairman during any absence of the Chairman.
2. The Chairman and Vice Chairman serve in those positions for terms of 1 year. If a vacancy occurs in the Chairmanship or Vice Chairmanship, the vacancy must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original selection.
3. A majority of the members of the Task Force constitutes a quorum. A majority of the members present during a quorum may exercise all the power and authority conferred on the Task Force.
4. The Task Force shall meet at least four times annually or more frequently at the discretion of the Chairman.
5. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the members of the Task Force serve without compensation and are not entitled to the per diem and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally. For each day of attendance at a meeting of the Task Force and while engaged in the business of the Task Force, a member of the Task Force who:
(a) Is an officer or employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state is entitled to receive the per diem and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally, paid by his governmental employer.
(b) Represents the interests of a nonprofit organization is entitled to receive the per diem and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally, paid from the Trust Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation.
6. The Consumer’s Advocate shall provide the Task Force with administrative and clerical support and with such other assistance as may be necessary for the Task Force to carry out its duties. Such support and assistance must include, without limitation, making arrangements for facilities, equipment and other services in preparation for and during meetings.
Last modified: February 26, 2006