N.D. Cent. Code § 61-24.6-03

The northwest area water supply advisory committee shall develop recommendations for the legislative management regarding the transition of long-term operations and management of the northwest area water supply project. The advisory committee shall elect a chairman and vice chairman and meet no less than once per quarter at the times and places necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The advisory committee members may be reimbursed for their mileage and expenses in the amount provided for by sections 44-08-04 and 54-06-09. The advisory committee members serve at the pleasure of the state engineer. Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointments are made. The state water commission shall provide staffing and support for the advisory committee.