Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 102 Part 5.djvu/595

 PUBLIC LAW 100-696—NOV. 18, 1988

102 STAT. 4601

(8) Four elected officials, from recommendations by the Governor of Minnesota, to represent the interests of the other affected municipalities and counties. (9) One individual, to represent the Metropolitan Parks and Open Spaces Commission. (10) One individual, from recommendations by the Governor of Minnesota, to represent the interests of commercial navigation. (11) Four individuals, from recommendations by the Governor of Minnesota, to be chosen from the general public. (b) TERMS.—(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3), members (other than ex officio members) shall be appointed for terms of three years. (2) Of the members first appointed— (A) Under paragraph (4) of subsection (a): (i) One shall be appointed for a term of one year. (ii) One shall be appointed for a term of two years. (B) Under paragraphs (7) and (8) of subsection (a), one shall be appointed for a term of one year. (C) Under paragraph (11) of subsection (a): (i) One shall be appointed for a term of one year. (ii) One shall be appointed for a term of two years. (iii) One shall be appointed for a term of four years. (3) Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such term. A member may serve after the expiration of his term until his successor has taken office. (c) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Commission shall serve without pay. While away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Commission, members of the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5 of the United States Code. (d) CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson of the Commission shall be appointed by the Secretary from among the members of the Commission nominated by the Governor of Minnesota to serve for a term of three years. (e) QUORUM.—Twelve members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. (f) MEETINGS.—The Commission shall meet at the call of the Chairman or a majority of its members. (g) DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES AND PROGRAMS.—As a coordinator and advisory organization, the Commission shall assist the Secretary, the State of Minnesota and local units of government, endeavoring to use existing Federal, State, regional, and local plans and programs where consistent with the intent and goals of this subtitle, in developing the following: (1) Policies and programs for the preservation and enhancement of the environmental values of the Area. (2) Policies and programs for enhanced public outdoor recreation opportunities in the Area. (3) Policies and programs for the conservation and protection of the scenic, historical, cultural, natural and scientific values of the Area.

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