§ 14-105. Emergency Management Advisory Council

   (a) Established. -- There is an Emergency Management Advisory Council.

(b) Membership. -- The Council consists of the members that the Governor designates, including:

   (1) fair and reasonable representation for local government;

   (2) representation for organizations that represent volunteer firefighters and rescue squads; and

   (3) representation from manufacturing, utilities, and communications industries.

(c) Compensation and reimbursement for expenses. -- A member of the Council:

   (1) may not receive compensation for service on the Council; but

   (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

(d) Duties. -- The Council shall advise the Governor on all matters that relate to emergency management.

(e) Annual reports. -- On or before December 31, 2005, and on or before December 1 of each year thereafter, the Council shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly concerning its activities and recommendations.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 16A, § 5; 2003, ch. 5, § 2; 2005, ch. 181.