(a) If the commissioner approves an application and proposed project plan under AS 43.82.140
and decides to develop a contract under AS 43.82.020
and 43.82.200, the commissioner shall notify each revenue-affected municipality and economically affected municipality.


(b) The mayor of a municipality notified by the commissioner under (a) of this section may appoint one representative to a municipal advisory group in relation to the application.


(c) Each municipal advisory group serves until a final action is taken on the application for which the group was appointed.


(d) Each municipal advisory group shall elect a chair.