(a) The Legislature finds that the National Science Foundation will require the center to provide an annual report of its activities. The center shall make a copy of that report available to the Governor, the Legislature, and the Seismic Safety Commission.
(b) The Legislature further finds that the National Science Foundation will require the center to have an external oversight committee consisting of representatives from industry, government, and academia to provide advice on the center’s goals, planning, research thrusts, and accomplishments regarding earthquake hazard mitigation needs in the nation. The Seismic Safety Commission shall appoint a member of the commission or staff to serve on the oversight committee.