(a) There is a Land Preservation Rapid Response Advisory Committee. (b) The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to: (1) Review and prioritize Program loan applications for consideration by the Board of Trustees; and (2) Make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on: (i) Which projects to fund, whether in whole or in part; and (ii) The funding to be allocated to each project. (c) The Advisory Committee consists of: (1) A representative of the Department, selected by the Secretary; and (2) The following members, selected by the Board of Trustees: (i) A representative of the Trust that is not a member of the Executive Committee; (ii) A representative of a nonprofit land conservation organization in the State; (iii) A representative of a local parks and recreation department in the State; and (iv) An individual with experience in loan underwriting.
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