(1) The department shall:

(a) Maintain a policy advisory committee to:

(i) Make recommendations concerning departmental policy and regulations;

(ii) Review program services; and

(iii) Provide input to the department regarding the on-site sewage program;

(b) Select members from agencies, professions, organizations having knowledge and interest in OSS, and groups which are affected by the regulations; and

(c) Convene meetings as needed.

(2) The department may have a representative on the policy advisory committee.