157.910 Kentucky Environmental Education Council.

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(1)There is hereby established the Kentucky Environmental Education Council,

referred to hereafter as the council, to provide leadership and planning for

environmental education for the population of Kentucky through the

cooperative efforts of educators, government agencies, businesses, and public

interests. The council shall be an independent agency and be attached to the

Education and Labor Cabinet for administrative purposes.

(2)The nine

(9)member council shall be appointed to four

(4)year terms by the

Governor and be composed of a balance of education, government, industry,

and environmental interests. Members appointed by the Governor shall have

the authority to carry out the provisions of KRS 157.900 to 157.915.

(3)The council shall hire an executive director, environmental education

specialists, and clerical staff to carry out the functions and duties of the council.

(4)The council members shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed

for actual expenses incurred in accordance with state procedures and policies.

(5)The council membership shall elect a chairperson to serve a one

(1)year term.