(a) An Advisory Council on Video Lottery Planning is established and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Finance. Its membership shall include:

(1) The Director of the State Lottery Office.

(2) One member from each licensed video lottery agent, to be designated by the respective agent.

(3) Two members representing all of the licensed manufacturers of video lottery machines to be designated by the Director of the State Lottery Office, and/or the licensed manufacturer of the central computer systems to be designated by the Director of the State Lottery Office.

(4) One sports lottery agent designated by the Director of the State Lottery Office.

(b) The Governor shall designate one member to serve as Chairperson of the Council, who shall serve in that capacity for 2 years and shall be eligible for reappointment.

(c) The Council shall consider matters relating to the growth and competitive vitality of the video lottery industry in the State, including but not limited to:

(1) The status of video lottery game development issues in the State;

(2) The status of known game problem resolution;

(3) Personnel issues and concerns affecting the industry;

(4) The effectiveness of current operational procedures and recommendations for new operational procedures or regulations;

(5) The competitive vitality of the video lottery industry in the State, and recommendations for marketing and technological improvements;

(6) Issues and concerns relating to the repair and maintenance of video lottery machines and related equipment, including preventive maintenance programs;

(7) Video lottery agent or manufacturer specific projects that will impact the operation of the video lottery; and

(8) Issues and concerns of the State Lottery Office relating to video lottery operations and the status of internal control approvals.

(d) Members of the Council shall serve without compensation, except that they may be reimbursed for reasonable necessary expenses incident to their duties as members in accordance with state law.

(e) Any member of the Council other than the Director of the State Lottery Office shall be subject to removal and replacement, without cause, at any time by the person who appointed or designated the member.

(f) The Council shall meet at least 1 time each calendar year, at the call of the Director, the Chairperson, or a majority of the members.

(g) The Council shall submit a report on its activities to the Secretary of Finance by November 5 of each year, together with recommendations for legislative and/or administrative changes it deems desirable.

74 Del. Laws, c. 53, § 7; 78 Del. Laws, c. 285, § 12; 82 Del. Laws, c. 158, § 1.