Section 25135.2 Of Article 3.5. Hazardous Waste Management Plans From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.5. >> Article 3.5.

. (a) Each county shall establish an advisory committee of at least seven members to assist the county in the preparation and administration of the county hazardous waste management plan. The board of supervisors of the county shall appoint the members who are not city representatives to the advisory committee, including at least one representative of industry, one representative of an environmental organization, and one representative of the public. The advisory committee shall also consist of at least three members to represent cities appointed by the city selection committee specified in Article 11 (commencing with Section 50270) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code. The board of supervisors shall, to the extent possible, appoint other members that have expertise concerning aspects of hazardous waste management planning, including, but not limited to, engineering, geology, and water quality.
  (b) The advisory committee shall do all of the following:
  (1) Advise the county staff, the board of supervisors of the county, and the staff, mayors, and council members of the cities within the county, on issues related to the development, approval, and administration of the county hazardous waste management plan.
  (2) Hold informal public meetings and workshops to provide the public with information, and to receive comments, during the preparation of the county hazardous waste management plan.
  (c) If a city or group of cities are preparing the county hazardous waste management plan pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 25135.1, the city or cities shall establish the advisory committee, using the qualifications and representation specified in subdivision (a).