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(a) The department shall convene a Water and Climate Science Advisory Board. (1) The Water and Climate Science Advisory Board shall consist of five members, with three appointed by the department, one by the Natural Resources Agency, and one by the State Water Resources Control Board. The term of office for members shall be three years. A member may serve no more than three consecutive terms.
(2) Members of the Water and Climate Science Advisory Board shall be prominent scientists with hydroclimate expertise appropriate for advising the department on the inclusion of climate science in department programs, policies, and guidance documents.
(3) The Water and Climate Science Advisory Board shall meet at least three times per year in person. The Water and Climate Science Advisory Board may also meet by teleconference.
(b) The department shall consult with the Water and Climate Science Advisory Board when initiating, reviewing, or expanding policies or guidelines that address, in whole or in part, the impact of climate change on water resources.
(c) The department shall establish an internal process for review of and comment on relevant work by the Water and Climate Science Advisory Board. Board review, and any response from department staff, shall be made available to the public.