There is hereby created the North Carolina Trails Committee of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The Committee shall have the following functions and duties:
(1) To meet not less than two times annually to advise the Department on all matters directly or indirectly pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location, and the other objectives and purposes of G.S. 143B-135.102.
(2) To coordinate trail development among local governments, and to assist local governments in the formation of their trail plans and advise the Department of its findings.
(3) To advise the Secretary of trail needs and potentials pursuant to G.S. 143B-135.102.