To assist in the adoption of rules and regulations with regard to the operation of amusement rides and devices, there is hereby created an amusement ride advisory committee. The committee shall consist of seven (7) members, one (1) of whom shall be a carnival owner, one (1) of whom shall be a member of the amusement ride industry, one (1) of whom shall be a structural engineer, one (1) of whom shall be the state building commissioner or his or her designee, one (1) of whom shall be a mechanical engineer, one (1) of whom shall be the state fire marshall or his or her designee, and one (1) of whom shall be a citizen of the state of Rhode Island, all members to be appointed by the governor for a three (3) year term, and to meet on a quarterly basis or as needed by the commissioner in furtherance of the provision of this chapter.