(a) The Secretary of the California Department of Veterans Affairs shall establish the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery Advisory Committee that consists of the following persons appointed by the secretary:

(1) One representative from the County of Monterey, nominated by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey.

(2) One representative from the City of Seaside, nominated by the City Council of the City of Seaside.

(3) Three representatives from local veterans’ service organizations, appointed by the secretary.

(4) At least two members from the department.

(b) In recognition of the fact that the Endowment Fund will be made up largely of private and local funds, the department shall seek the advice of the Advisory Committee when considering significant changes in the design of the veterans cemetery.

(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 130, Sec. 1. (AB 2963) Effective January 1, 2023.)