1. Upon receipt of an application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the commissioner shall transmit copies of the application and accompanying documents to the state bar association of North Dakota.
2. An advisory committee to assist the commissioner in the development of rules governing the conduct or organizations authorized under this chapter is created. The committee consists of seven members appointed by the board of governors of the state bar association of North Dakota. Members of the committee are allowed expenses for travel, board, and lodging in the performance of their duties as provided in sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09. Members of the committee have the right to participate in any hearing held under this chapter and must receive notice of any order or decision of the commissioner.