Sec. 1001.058. ADVISORY BOARD. (a) The commission shall establish an advisory board to advise the commission and department on rules and educational and technical matters relevant to the administration of this chapter. (b) The advisory board consists of nine members appointed for staggered six-year terms by the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, as follows: (1) three driver education providers; (2) three driving safety providers; (3) one driver education instructor; (4) the division head of the Department of Public Safety driver license division or the division head's designee; and (5) one member of the public. (c) The presiding officer of the commission shall appoint the presiding officer of the advisory board for a term of two years. The presiding officer of the advisory board may vote on any matter before the advisory board. (d) If a vacancy occurs during a term, the presiding officer of the commission, with the approval of the commission, shall appoint a replacement who meets the qualifications of the vacated position to serve for the remainder of the term. (e) A member of the advisory board may be removed from the advisory board as provided by Section 51.209 , Occupations Code. (f) Members of the advisory board may not receive compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing the functions of the advisory board, subject to the General Appropriations Act. (g) Chapter 2110 , Government Code, does not apply to the advisory board.
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