The Devils Lake Outlet Management Advisory Committee, established pursuant to Section 61-36-01, shall advise the Governor and the State Water Commission regarding operations of all Devils Lake outlets. The committee may recommend criteria for operation of each outlet based on outflow volumes, water quality considerations, and the risk of an overflow of Devils Lake. Any recommendations developed by the committee must receive support from 10 of the 17 members of the committee before submission to the Governor or State Water Commission. Any recommendation not receiving majority support but receiving support from at least five members may be submitted as a minority recommendation.
