Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board created; purpose; membership.

Miss. Code Ann. § 57-119-5
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There is createdthe Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board for the purpose ofproviding guidance and expertise to MDA when reviewing applicationsfor assistance under this chapter. The advisory board shall consistof the following seven (7) members: Three (3) appointmentsfrom the Governor; Two (2) appointmentsfrom the Lieutenant Governor; and Two (2) appointmentsfrom the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Governorshall appoint the chairman of the board and the board shall electsuch other officers as it considers necessary from among its members. A majority ofthe members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the conductof meetings and all actions of the board shall be by a majority vote. The MississippiDevelopment Authority shall provide any necessary administrative supportto the board. No person nominated for, appointed to or serving asa member of the board may be an elected official. Members of theboard shall serve without compensation, per diem or mileage expense. All expensesof the MDA in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under thissection shall be paid from funds in the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund.

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