1. (a) The transborder water resources authority is established.

2. (b) The authority consists of the following twelve (12) individuals:

   1. (1) Four (4) members of the general assembly appointed as follows:

      1. (A) One (1) member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
      2. (B) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives.
      3. (C) One (1) member appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
      4. (D) One (1) member appointed by the minority leader of the senate.

   2. (2) Four (4) ex officio members as follows:

      1. (A) The executive director of the department of natural resources or the executive director's designee.
      2. (B) The executive director of the office of community and rural affairs or the executive director's designee.
      3. (C) The secretary of commerce or the secretary's designee.
      4. (D) The state geologist or the state geologist's designee.
   3. (3) Four (4) individuals appointed by the governor.

As added by P.L.142-2017, SEC.1.