§ 35-11-114 — Powers and duties of the advisory boards

(a) The advisory board shall recommend to the council
through the administrator and director, comprehensive plans and
programs for the management of solid and hazardous waste, the
prevention, control and abatement of air, water and land
pollution and the protection of public water supplies.
(b) The advisory board shall consult with and advise the
administrator and director on the adoption of rules, regulations
and standards to implement and carry out the provisions and
purposes of this act which relate to their divisions, and
variances therefrom.
(c) The advisory boards shall counsel with and advise the
administrator of their respective divisions in the
administration and performance of all the duties of the division
and shall make an annual written report to the governor.
(d) The advisory board shall counsel with and advise each
other, the public, and the director of the department in order
to coordinate the policies and activities of their respective
divisions and to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness in
furthering the objectives of the department.
(e) Each administrator and staff shall provide the
appropriate board with meeting facilities, secretarial or
clerical assistance, supplies and such other assistance as each
board may require in the performance of its duties.