Highway Commission

(a)There is created a Highway Commission.

(b)Membership. The Commission shall consist of the Director of Public Works, ex officio, who shall be chairman, and four members appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Legislature. The appointed members shall serve for terms of three years, except that of the first appointed Commission, one member shall be appointed for a term of one year and two members shall be appointed for terms of two years. The Chief Engineer for Highways, Department of Public Works, shall act as the Executive Secretary to the Commission.

(c)Duties and Responsibilities. The Highway Commission shall review proposed short and long range public highway programs, specifications and standards, and refer same to the Territorial Land Use Commission. COL12302011 CH. 54 HIGHWAY PROJECTS

(d)Compensation. Members of the Commission shall be paid at the rate of $50 per day for each day on which the Commission meets, such compensation shall not exceed $100 per month.