(a)      There is a Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Center Advisory Committee.

      (b)      (1)      The Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Center Advisory Committee consists of 9 members.

            (2)      Of the 9 Advisory Committee members:

                  (i)      3 shall be from Somerset County;

                  (ii)      3 shall be from Wicomico County; and

                  (iii)      3 shall be from Worcester County.

            (3)      The Board of County Commissioners in Somerset and Worcester counties and the County Council of Wicomico County shall appoint the members of the Advisory Committee from the respective counties.

      (c)      Each member of the Advisory Committee shall be:

            (1)      A member of the general public; and

            (2)      A resident of the county from which the member is appointed.

      (d)      (1)      The term of a member is 5 years.

            (2)      The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Advisory Committee on July 1, 1984.

            (3)      At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

            (4)      A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

      (e)      The Board of County Commissioners in Somerset and Worcester counties and the County Council in Wicomico County may remove a member of the Advisory Committee representing their respective county for incompetence or misconduct.

      (f)      The Advisory Committee shall advise and counsel the Department on the development and operation of the Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Tourism Center.