(1)The Secretary of State shall continue to maintain the committee established under section 3 of the [1989 c. 15.] Water Act 1989 for advising him with respect to matters affecting or otherwise connected with the carrying out in Wales of the Authority’s functions.
(2)The committee maintained under this section shall consist of such persons as may, from time to time, be appointed by the Secretary of State.
(3)The committee maintained under this section shall meet at least once a year.
(4)The Secretary of State shall pay to the members of the committee maintained under this section such sums reimbursing them for loss of remuneration, for travelling expenses and for other out-of-pocket expenses as he may, with the consent of the Treasury, determine.