§ 38-23-08 — High-level radioactive waste advisory council - Members, powers, and duties

duties.
1. The high-level radioactive waste advisory council is established to advise the
commission in carrying out its duties. The council consists of the director of the
department of water resources, state health officer, director of the department of
transportation, director of the game and fish department, the commerce commissioner,
and director of the department of environmental quality, who serve as ex officio
members. The state geologist shall serve as the executive secretary for the council.
Additional members on the council are:
a. A representative of county government, appointed by the governor;
b. A representative of city government, appointed by the governor;
c. A representative of the agricultural community, appointed by the governor;
d. Two senators, appointed by the majority leader of the senate of the legislative
assembly; and
e. Two representatives, appointed by the majority leader of the house of
representatives of the legislative assembly.
2. Each appointed member of the council shall serve a four-year term. The governor may
fill a vacancy in the membership of the council and remove an appointed member of
the council for cause. The council members shall select a chairman from among the
council members.
3. An appointed council member must be reimbursed by the commission for necessary
travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.
4. The council shall hold at least one meeting per year and any other meetings deemed
necessary by the chairman or a majority of the council.
5. The council shall:
a. Review site suitability and issue a report for a proposed high-level radioactive
waste facility to the legislative assembly or commission.
b. Review and make recommendations to the commission regarding rules and
standards relating to high-level radioactive waste and the duties of the
commission.
c. Consider any other matter related to this chapter the council deems appropriate,
and may make any recommendation to the commission concerning the
administration of this chapter.
d. Report its findings biennially to the commission and to the legislative
management.