appointed to successive terms.
(f) Vacancies.--Vacancies shall be filled for the remainder
of an unexpired term in the same manner as original
appointments. A member, upon expiration of the term, shall
continue to hold office until a successor is appointed.
(g) Quorum.--A majority of the membership of the council
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Action may be taken on a matter before the council by a majority
vote of the full membership of the council.
(h) Compensation.--Council members may not receive
compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for all
necessary travel and other reasonable expenses incurred in
connection with the performance of their duties as members.
Section 4. Duties of council.
(a) Duties.--The council shall:
(1) Examine and make recommendations regarding existing
technical regulations promulgated under 58 Pa.C.S. (relating
to oil and gas) and policies implemented by the department
that impact the conventional oil and gas industry of this
Commonwealth.
(2) Explore the development of a regulatory scheme that
provides for environmental oversight and enforcement
specifically applicable to the conventional oil and gas
industry.
(3) Promote the long-term viability of the conventional
oil and gas industry.
(4) Assist the Secretary of Environmental Protection
with and provide written comments on new departmental policy
that will impact the conventional oil and gas industry of
this Commonwealth, including economic consequences.
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