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.

(c)Serve as commission secretary, designate a member of the commission to serve as commission secretary or require an election by the commission of a commission secretary.

(d)Notify the members of meetings of the commission and keep a record of its proceedings, or delegate these responsibilities to the commission secretary.

(5)The commission shall:

(a)Assist in coordinating the development and preservation of the Great River Road in Wisconsin and its embellishments, such as scenic easements, roadside parks and scenic overlooks.

(b)Assist other state agencies in all efforts to create a unified development of the Great River Road in Wisconsin and any of its collateral features.

(c)Cooperate with similar committees or commissions in other states and Canadian provinces in the furtherance of the ultimate development of the Great River Road from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.

(d)Consult with the appropriate regional planning commissions regarding the Mississippi River parkway.

(e)Assist in promoting as an attractive travel destination the Great River Road in Wisconsin and the unique historical, cultural, aesthetic and recreational features along the route of the Great River Road, such as local communities, off-road parks and forests, and water-oriented facilities.

(6)The commission shall meet quarterly and may meet at other times on the call of the chairperson.

(7)The departments and agencies of this state shall, within existing appropriations and to the best of their respective abilities, cooperate with the commission in the execution of its functions.