Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the first-named Senate member is the Senate chair of the commission and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of commission. Resolved: That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this resolve. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days after appointment of all members, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall examine ways to seek out and promote economic development through the protection, designation and promotion to tourists of wild natural areas. In conducting its study, the commission shall:

1. Monitor locations that are recognized for their ecotourism value and strategize about the potential for increased ecotourism;

2. Seek out additional locations within the State that hold potential for significant ecotourism value;

3. Create a promotion plan designed to appeal to both tourists and those seeking to recruit and retain high-income businesses and attract professionals and a high-income workforce; and

4. Propose construction of wetland boardwalks, bird blinds, wildlife and birding festivals, highway signs and promotional materials designed in a way to enhance rather than harm the site that is promoted; and be it further

Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, upon approval of the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall provide necessary staffing services to the commission; and be it further

Sec. 7. Funding. Resolved: That the commission may seek and accept other sources of funds to advance its work. Notice of solicitation and acceptance of funds must be sent to the Legislative Council. All funds accepted must be forwarded to the Executive Director of the Legislative Council along with an