Section 220-RICR-70-00-1.4 - Green Buildings Advisory CommitteeA. Composition as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-5, the department shall create a green buildings advisory committee composed of representatives from the design, construction, lumber and building materials industries involved in public works contracting, personnel from affected public agencies and school boards that oversee public works projects, and others at the department's discretion to provide advice on implementing this section.B. Responsibilities: 1. The advisory committee shall make recommendations regarding an education and training process and an ongoing evaluation or feedback process to help the department implement the Green Buildings Act. (R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-24-5).2. In addition: a. the Building Commissioner will, at all times, seek the advice and counsel of the Green Buildings Advisory Committee and shall inform the Committee of all granted variances; andb. the Commissioner shall seek the advice and council of the Green Buildings Advisory Committee in making determinations of all equivalent standards.C. Operation: 1. The chairman of the committee shall be selected by the director of the department of administration. A Vice-chairperson and a secretary shall be appointed by committee members.2. Members shall serve for staggered terms and may be reappointed.3. The committee shall meet at least nine (9) times per year.4. The committee may establish such subcommittees as it deems necessary.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-70-00-1.4