3. One member representing metropolitan planning organizations, MPOs, appointed by the Commissioner of Transportation;

4. One member representing regional transportation advisory committees, RTACs, appointed by the Commissioner of Transportation; and

5. One member representing bicycle and pedestrian interests, appointed by the Speaker of the House.

Sec. B-3. Commission chairs. The Senate member is the Senate chair of the commission and the House member is the House chair of the commission.

Sec. B-4. Appointments; convening of commission. All appointments must be made no later than 30 days after the effective date of this Part. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days after appointment of all members, the chairs of the commission shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission.

Sec. B-5. Duties. It is the duty of the commission to enhance the urban and small-town environment through the development of shared-use paths that are accessible and readily visible to the public in both urban and rural communities in order to encourage physical activity and that are an integral an prominent part of community life. In performing these duties, the commission shall:

1. Identify potential sites and funding sources for shared- use paths;

2. Identify economic development and public health benefits of shared-use paths;

3. Identify the quality of life and urban design benefits of shared-use paths to urban and rural communities; and

4. Analyze the successes of other states and municipalities regarding the development of shared-use paths.

Sec. B-6. Meetings. The commission may meet a maximum of 4 times.