14.85 Mississippi River parkway commission.

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(1)There is created a Mississippi River parkway commission consisting of the following members:

(a)One member from each of the counties of Buffalo, Crawford, Grant, La Crosse, Pepin, Pierce, Trempealeau and Vernon.

(b)Two senators and 2 representatives to the assembly. The 2 major political parties shall be represented in the membership from each house.

(2)The secretary of tourism, the secretary of natural resources, the secretary of transportation, and the director of the historical society, or their designees, shall serve as nonvoting members of the commission.

(3)Each member under sub.

(1)shall be appointed by the governor for a 4-year term. Any vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term by the governor as soon as practicable.

(4)The commission shall elect its own chairperson and officers other than a chairperson from among its members as its work requires. The commission chairperson shall:

(a)Be the sole voting representative of this state at meetings of the national Mississippi River parkway commission.

(b)Report to the commission on the activities of the national Mississippi River parkway commission.