1. The agriculture commissioner may create one or more military compatibility committees to harmonize land, airspace, and electromagnetic spectrum use in military impact zones, review potential encroachment of military installations in military impact zones, and promote the sustainability of military operations in the state. 2. A military compatibility committee must be composed of: a. The agriculture commissioner, or the agriculture commissioner's designee; b. One representative from each county within the boundaries of a military impact zone, selected by the board of county commissioners; c. One representative representing all townships within the boundaries of a military impact zone, selected by the boards of township supervisors; d. One representative representing all cities within the boundaries of a military impact zone, selected by the city council or councils; and e. On a voluntary basis, the commander of each military installation, or the commander's designee. 3. Except for activities subject to the United States department of defense military aviation and installation assurance siting clearinghouse established under section 183(a) of United States Code title 10 [10 U.S.C. 183(a)], a military compatibility committee shall: a. Provide guidance to local governments on military-compatibility practices in military impact zones. b. Establish a uniform process in accordance with chapters 11 -33, 40-47, and 40-48, and section 58 -03-12 for all political subdivisions located in a military impact zone to coordinate zoning, land use, construction, energy development, telecommunications, and other infrastructure projects that could impact military radar, airspace, communications, or operational readiness relevant to mission compatibility.
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