The Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council is composed of the following 18 members appointed by the commission:
(1) an elected official from a municipality with a population of 750,000 or more;
(2) an elected official from a municipality with a population of 100,000 or more but less than 750,000;
(3) an elected official from a municipality with a population of 25,000 or more but less than 100,000;
(4) an elected official from a municipality with a population of less than 25,000;
(5) two elected officials of separate counties, one of whom is from a county with a population of less than 150,000;
(6) an official from a municipality or county solid waste agency;
(7) a representative from a private environmental conservation organization;
(8) a representative from a public solid waste district or authority;
(9) a representative from a planning region;
(10) a representative of the financial community;
(11) a representative from a solid waste management organization composed primarily of commercial operators;
(12) two persons representing the public who would not otherwise qualify as members under this section;
(13) a registered waste tire processor;
(14) a professional engineer from a private engineering firm with experience in the design and management of solid waste facilities;
(15) a solid waste professional with experience managing or operating a commercial solid waste landfill; and
(16) a person who is experienced in the management and operation of a composting or recycling facility or an educator with knowledge of the design and management of solid waste facilities.