(a) Members.
- (1) Three (3) members from the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission appointed by the Chair of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission to represent the state at large.
- (2) Five (5) members who are residents of the river area and appointed by the local quorum court, at least three (3) of whom must be riparian landowners.
(3)
- (A) If the river flows through more than one (1) county, four (4) members shall be appointed by each county quorum court.
- (B) At least three (3) of the local residents of the four (4) appointed from each county shall be riparian landowners.
- (b) Chair. The River Designation Advisory Committee shall elect a chair from among its members.
- (c) Duties. The committee shall assist and advise the commission concerning plans for managing and protecting the river, including development of a management plan.
(d) Scheduling meetings. The committee shall serve at the call of:
- (1) The commission; or
- (2) A majority of the members of the committee.