§3–216.

    (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.