The Council reports to the Secretary through the Director. Support services for activities of the Council will be provided by the Service. A Coordinator for the Council will be an employee of the Service, appointed by the Director. Duties of the Council. Estimated Operating Costs.
Operating costs includes two and a half persons-years of staff support.
The Council shall meet at the call of the Chair and at least twice annually from the date this charter is signed by the Secretary. Council meetings shall be open to the public. A majority of the Council membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Meeting proceedings will be recorded and published. Composition of the Council.