(a) There is an Emergency Management Advisory Council.
(b) The Council consists of the members that the Governor designates, including:
(1) fair and reasonable representation for local government;
(2) representation for organizations that represent volunteer firefighters and rescue squads; and
(3) representation from manufacturing, utilities, and communications industries.
(c) A member of the Council:
(1) may not receive compensation for service on the Council; but
(2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(d) The Council shall advise the Governor on all matters that relate to emergency management.
(e) On or before December 31, 2005, and on or before December 1 of each year thereafter, the Council shall submit a report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly concerning its activities and recommendations.