Section 54-53-02 - Advisory transportation council - Composition1. There is established a transportation council that shall serve in an advisory capacity to the upper great plains transportation institute. The director of the institute shall serve as the executive secretary of the council. The council shall elect its own chairman. The council membership consists of one representative from and appointed by the following: a. The North Dakota chamber of commerce.b. The North Dakota public service commission.c. The North Dakota farmers union.d. The North Dakota grain growers association.e. The North Dakota wheat commission.f. The North Dakota department of commerce.g. The North Dakota grain dealers association.h. The North Dakota motor carriers association.i. The North Dakota aeronautics commission.j. The North Dakota department of transportation.k. The North Dakota department of agriculture.l. The associated general contractors of North Dakota.m. The North Dakota railway industry, appointed by the council.n. The North Dakota primary sector of manufacturing, appointed by the council.o. The North Dakota association of counties.p. The North Dakota league of cities.q. The lignite energy council.r. A North Dakota member of the dakota transit association.s. The North Dakota corn council.2. Members of the council shall serve without pay, but they may receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, if authorized by the director.3. The council shall consult with the institute in matters of policy affecting the administration of this chapter and in the development of transportation in the state of North Dakota. The council shall meet at the call of the chairman or director or upon the written request of three or more members of the council.Amended by S.L. 2011, ch. 436 (HB 1200),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2011.