Article 4. Advisory Council of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 26. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 4.

As used in this article, "council" means an air pollution control advisory council appointed pursuant to Section 40361.

A regional district board may appoint an air pollution control advisory council to advise and consult with the regional district board and regional district air pollution control officer in effectuating the purposes of this division.

The council shall consist of the chairman of the regional district board, who shall serve as an ex officio member, and members who preferably are skilled and experienced in the field of air pollution and a representative from each of the following groups within the regional district: the academic community, health agencies, agriculture, industry, community planning, transportation, registered professional engineers, general contractors, architects, and organized labor.

Council members shall serve without compensation, but may be allowed actual expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties.

The council shall select a chairman and vice chairman and such other officers as it deems necessary.

The council shall meet as frequently as the regional district board or the council deem necessary.