Cultural And Aesthetic Projects Advisory Committee

(1) There is a cultural and aesthetic projects advisory committee. (2) The committee consists of 16 members, appointed as follows: (a) eight members appointed by the Montana historical society board of trustees; and (b) eight members appointed by the Montana arts council. (3) Members serve terms of 4 years beginning January 1 following their appointment. (4) A member may be removed by the appointing authority. (5) All vacancies must be filled by the original appointing authority. (6) The committee shall elect a presiding officer and a vice presiding officer. (7) Members of the committee are entitled to compensation of $25 a day and travel expenses, as provided for in 2-18-501 through 2-18-503, for each day in attendance at a committee meeting.