§ 7386. Fire Safety Advisory Committee.
(a) Creation.--
(1) There is created the Fire Safety Advisory Committee to assist the commissioner. The committee shall consist of nine members, as follows:
(i) The director of the agency, ex officio.
(ii) The commissioner, who shall serve as chairman.
(iii) Two paid firefighters to be appointed by the Governor from a list of at least six nominees submitted by the Pennsylvania Professional Firefighters Association.
(iv) One member of the public to be appointed by the Governor.
(v) Four volunteer firefighters, one each to be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
(2) Members of the committee shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority. The committee shall advise the commissioner on matters pertaining to the operation of the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and any other matters as the commissioner may request.
(b) Expenses.--Members of the committee shall receive reimbursement for reasonable travel, hotel and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with Commonwealth regulations.