2. Sources of revenue.__The fund is capitalized by surcharges assessed under section 6729.__In addition to those revenues, the commissioner may accept and deposit in the fund money from any other source, public or private.

3.__Scallop Advisory Council.__The commissioner shall consult with the Scallop Advisory Council under section 6729-B on the expenditure of funds under this section.

§6729-B.__Scallop Advisory Council

1.__Appointment; composition.__The Scallop Advisory Council, referred to in this section as "the council," established by Title 5, section 12004-I, subsection 57-E, consists of 13 members.__The commissioner shall appoint the members as follows:

A.__Four scallop harvesters who hold current hand fishing scallop licenses;

B.__Four scallop harvesters who hold current scallop draggers licenses;

C.__Two wholesale seafood license holders who deal in scallops;

D. Two scientists who have expertise in marine resources management; and

E. One person who is a public member.

The commissioner shall ensure geographic representation in making appointments under paragraphs A and B.

2.__Term.__A member serves for a 2-year term, except that a vacancy must be filled by the commissioner for the unexpired portion of a term.__When a vacancy occurs, the commissioner shall fill the vacancy by appointing a member from the same category of members listed in subsection 1 as the member who vacated the council.__A member continues to serve until the member's successor is appointed.

3.__Purpose.__The council shall make recommendations to the commissioner concerning: