[§227D-4]  Research advisory committee. 
The authority shall appoint a research advisory committee for the purpose of
obtaining expert and specialized counsel and advice on matters relating to
scientific research and may include as members of the committee officers and
employees of any government department or agency or members of the scientific
community; provided that at least two members of the board shall be appointed
to the committee.  Members of the advisory committee shall elect the
chairperson and secretary of the committee, who shall serve as members of the
board.  The authority may assign its own staff to aid and assist the committee
and may reimburse any member of the committee for necessary expenses incurred
in the performance of the member's work for the authority. [L 1990, c 224, pt
of §3]