Sec. 11.016. ADVISORY COMMITTEES

(a) The board may appoint advisory committees to assist the board in performing its duties.

(b) The board shall appoint an advisory committee in a manner that provides for:

(1) a balanced representation of persons with knowledge and interest in the committee's field of work;

(2) the inclusion on the committee of at least two members who represent the interests of the public; and

(3) a balanced representation of the geographic regions of the state.

(c) Repealed by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1411, Sec. 1.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by law and contingent on the availability of department funds for this purpose, a member of an advisory committee appointed by the board is entitled to receive, with regard to travel expenses, the per diem and travel allowance authorized by the General Appropriations Act for state employees.

(e) The board shall specify each committee's purpose, powers, and duties, and shall require each committee to report to the board in the manner specified by the board concerning the committee's activities and the results of its work.

(f) The board shall establish procedures for receiving reports relating to the activities and accomplishments of an advisory committee established by statute to advise the board or department. The board may appoint additional members to those advisory committees and may establish additional duties of those committees as the board determines to be necessary.

(g) The board shall adopt rules to implement this section.

Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 14, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1411, Sec. 1.17, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.