1. (1) The council shall meet at least annually to advise the department in its administration of this part.

2. (2) To promote efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety, the council shall work cooperatively with:

   1. (a) the department;
   2. (b) underground facility owners and their representatives;
   3. (c) excavators;
   4. (d) property owners; and
   5. (e) interested members of the public.

3. (3) The council shall:

   1. (a) advise the department in its duty to collect civil penalties in accordance with 69-4-524 and 69-4-525;
   2. (b) provide recommendations to the department in determining grants awarded in accordance with 69-4-528;
   3. (c) assist the department in the mediation and resolution of disputed civil penalties in accordance with 69-4-526; and
   4. (d) advise the department on other significant matters concerning the administration and enforcement of this part, including rulemaking.

History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 326, L. 2017.