Section 5617 - Advisory committee(a) Purpose.--The department shall not develop or operate any railroad right-of-way for recreational or historical purposes until an advisory committee, as provided by this section, has been appointed and has met with the secretary or his designee for the purpose of reviewing preliminary plans for the development and operation of the property.(b) Appointment.--The secretary shall appoint this committee to be composed of the following persons, or their designees: (1) The chairman of the county planning commission of the county or counties affected.(2) The chairman of the board of commissioners or of supervisors, as the case may be, of each of the townships in the county or counties affected.(3) The chairman of the county board of commissioners of the county or counties affected.(c) Meetings.--The advisory committee shall meet with appropriate officials of the department at least four times a year for the first two years following the date the department acquires the right to develop any property for the Pennsylvania Rails to Trails Program under this act, and semiannually thereafter. During the first two years, at least one meeting of the advisory committee shall be held in each of the counties affected.1990, Dec. 18, P.L. 748, No. 188, § 7, effective in 90 days.