* § 891. Advisory council. 1. There shall be an advisory council in
the office consisting of the secretary to the governor ex officio and
six appointive members. The appointive members shall include one member
each appointed by the governor on the recommendation of the temporary
president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly and four other
members representative of business-related interests in the state
appointed by the governor. The governor shall designate one of the
appointive members as chairman and one as vice-chairman of the advisory
council. The director shall not serve as a member of the advisory
council but shall serve as secretary to the council.

2. The appointive members shall serve for terms of three years each.
Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of original appointment for the
unexpired terms. Members of the advisory council shall receive no
compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for all expenses
actually and necessarily incurred by them in performance of their
duties. The advisory council shall meet not less than quarterly in each
year. Special meetings may be held at the call of the chairman.

3. The advisory council shall have the power to consider any matter
relating to the services of the office and advise the director on office
policies, goals, and operation. The council may also:

(a) assist in establishing policy guidelines for the conduct of the
office;

(b) review and comment on proposed rules and regulations of the office
prior to their adoption; and

(c) submit recommendations to the governor and the legislature at any
time for the improvement, modification, or extension of the service of
the office and for actions designed to eliminate, consolidate, simplify,
or expedite permit procedures of state agencies.

* NB Authority of office terminated per § 893 December 31, 1995