§460ff–4. Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area Advisory Commission

(a) Establishment; membership; appointment; term; chairman; vacancies

There is hereby established the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area Advisory Commission (hereafter referred to as the "Commission") which shall be composed of thirteen members to be appointed by the Secretary for terms of five years as follows:

(1) two members to be appointed from recommendations submitted by the Board of Park Commissioners of the Akron Metropolitan Park District;

(2) two members to be appointed from recommendations submitted by the Board of Park Commissioners of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District;

(3) two members to be appointed from recommendations submitted by the Governor of the State;

(4) one from the membership of an Ohio conservation organization;

(5) one from the membership of an Ohio historical society; and

(6) five members representing the general public, of which no fewer than three shall be from among the permanent residents and electors of Summit and Cuyahoga Counties.

The Secretary shall designate one member of the Commission as Chairman and any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

(b) Compensation and expenses; vouchers

Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation as such, but the Secretary may pay expenses reasonably incurred by the Commission and reimburse members for reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out their responsibilities under this subchapter on vouchers signed by the Chairman.

(c) Consultations by Secretary

The Secretary, or his designee, shall from time to time but at least semiannually, meet and consult with the Advisory Commission on matters relating to the development of the recreation area and with respect to carrying out the provisions of this subchapter.

(d) Termination date

Unless extended by the Congress, the Commission shall terminate ten years after the date of the establishment of the recreation area.

( Pub. L. 93–555, §5, Dec. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1788 .)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 460ff–1 of this title.