1. The advisory committee must be chaired by the director of the department of transportation or a designee of the director and must consist of a representative appointed by: a. The greater North Dakota chamber; b. The North Dakota association of counties; c. The agriculture commissioner; d. The commerce commissioner; e. The superintendent of the highway patrol; f. The North Dakota motor carriers association; g. The North Dakota league of cities; and h. Representatives of short line railroads operating in this state.

2. The committee may be augmented by the department as deemed necessary in consultation with the advisory committee.