L.__Two representatives of the public, one appointed by the President of the Senate and one appointed by the Speaker of the House; and

M.__The Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee.

The advisory committee shall invite the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to designate a member of the judicial branch to serve as a member of the committee.

3. Terms of appointment.__The terms of appointment are as follows.

A.__Except as provided in paragraph B, members are appointed for terms of 3 years.

B.__Members who are Legislators are appointed for the duration of the legislative terms of office in which they were appointed.

C.__Members may serve beyond their designated terms until their successors are appointed.

4.__First meeting; chair.__The Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall call the first meeting of the advisory committee as soon as funding permits.__At the first meeting, the advisory committee shall select a chair from among its members and may select a new chair annually.

5. Meetings.__The advisory committee may meet as often as necessary but not fewer than 4 times a year.__A meeting may be called by the chair or by any 4 members.

6. Duties and powers.__The advisory committee:

A.__Shall provide guidance in ensuring access to public records and proceedings and help to establish an effective process to address general compliance issues and respond to requests for interpretation and clarification of the laws;

B.__Shall serve as the central source and coordinator of information about the freedom of access laws and the people's right to know.__The advisory committee shall provide the basic information about the requirements of the law and the best practices for agencies and public officials.__The advisory committee shall also provide