Section 27-111 - Mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum advisory council; membership; duties; terms; compensationA. The mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum advisory council is established consisting of the following members who, except for the members designated pursuant to paragraphs 1, 9, 10 and 11 of this subsection, are appointed by the governor:1. The state geologist or the state geologist's designee.2. One member representing the livestock industry.3. Two members representing the mining industry.4. One member representing the agriculture industry.5. One member representing the tourism industry.6. One member representing the timber industry.7. One member who is knowledgeable in gems and minerals.8. Two members representing the public.9. One member of the house of representatives who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.10. One member of the senate who is appointed by the president of the senate.11. One member who is knowledgeable in museum operations and management who is appointed by the president of the university of Arizona.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 advice to the university of Arizona regarding the mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum and assist in promoting the mission of the museum. The university of Arizona shall accept the recommendations of the advisory council if the state geologist finds them to be practicable and in the best interest of the mining, mineral and natural resources educational 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 mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum and the advisory council's duties.C. The initial members appointed pursuant to subsection A, paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this section shall assign themselves by lot to three, four and five year terms of office. All subsequent members serve four-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.Amended by L. 2017, ch. 221,s. 3, eff. 8/9/2017.Renumbered as 41-827.01 by L. 2016, ch. 128,s. 85, eff. if, on or before 7/1/2018, the Arizona geological survey has raised sufficient monies to refurbish and open a mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum.Renumbered from 41-827.01 by L. 2016, ch. 128,s. 15, eff. if, on or before July 1, 2018, the Arizona geological survey has raised sufficient monies to refurbish and open a mining, mineral and natural resources educational museum.