Sec 45-420. Groundwater users advisory councils; appointment; representation of water users; term; compensation

A. There shall be a groundwater users advisory council in each active management area consisting of five members. Members of the council shall be appointed by the governor to represent the users of groundwater in the active management area and on the basis of their knowledge of, interest in and experience with problems relating to the development, use and conservation of water.

B. The term of office of each member is six years. The terms of two members shall expire on the third Monday of January each even numbered year, except that each third even numbered year the term of one member shall expire.

C. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, except that each member shall be reimbursed for travel and subsistence while engaged in business of the council in the same manner as is provided by law for state officers.