N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 227-I:5

The director may appoint a state forest advisory board, the chairperson of which shall be elected annually by the members of the board. The advisory board shall be representative of diverse forest interests and geographic regions of the state and shall advise and assist the director in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The members shall meet at least semiannually and shall receive such travel expenses as may be made available by state appropriations or other sources and as authorized by the director.