1. (a) The Secretary shall appoint local advisory councils.

2. (b) Each local advisory council shall consist of:

   1. (1) an equal number of members who represent employees and who represent employers; and
   2. (2) the number of members who represent the general public that the Secretary sets.
3. (c) Each member of a local advisory council who represents employees or who represents employers shall be regarded as a representative of employees or employers because of affiliation, employment, or vocation.

4. (d) A member of a local advisory council:

   1. (1) may not receive compensation; but
   2. (2) is entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses.

5. (e) The local advisory councils shall help the Secretary to:

   1. (1) develop policies and discuss problems related to the administration of this title; and
   2. (2) ensure impartiality and freedom from political influence in the solution of those problems.

Added by Acts 1991, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1991.

Formerly Art. 95A, § 12.