Section 11.557 - Concho River Watermaster Advisory Committee(a) The Concho River Watermaster Advisory Committee consists of 13 members appointed by the executive director as follows:(1) six members selected from nominations received, one representing the City of Paint Rock and one representing each of the following stream segments or tributaries of the Concho River: Spring Creek, Dove Creek, South Concho, Middle Concho, and main stem of the Concho below Certificate of Adjudication No. 14-1337 (River Order No. 5460010000);(2) six members selected from a list of candidates submitted by the City of San Angelo; and(3) one member selected at the executive director's discretion.(b) If the executive director does not receive nominations or a list of candidates as specified under Subsection (a), after reasonable notice the executive director may appoint to the advisory committee the appropriate number of members selected at the executive director's discretion.(c) If a vacancy occurs on the advisory committee, the executive director shall fill the vacancy for the unexpired term by appointing a person selected in the same manner as the person being replaced.(d) An advisory committee member shall serve for a term of two years.(e) An advisory committee member serves without compensation.(f) The advisory committee shall: (1) provide recommendations to the watermaster and deputy watermaster regarding activities of benefit to the water right holders in the administration and distribution of water;(2) advise the watermaster and deputy watermaster on complaints and enforcement matters;(3) review, hold a public hearing on, and make recommendations on the annual budget proposed by the watermaster so as to cover all costs of the Concho River Watermaster Program; and(4) provide assistance as requested by the watermaster, deputy watermaster, or water right holders.(g) Actions of the advisory committee in which a vote is taken must receive a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members present to be approved.Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 749, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2005.