In order to provide a means of collaboration between the state, cities/towns and school committees a permanent advisory commission is established named the “Rhode Island Strategic Purchasing Advisory Commission.” This Advisory Commission will consist of nine (9) members including: (1) the state purchasing agent or his or her designee, who will serve as chair, (2) a designee of the board of regents of the Rhode Island department of elementary and secondary education, (3) a designee of the board of governors of higher education, (4) a designee of the Rhode Island School Committees Association, (5) a designee of the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns, (6) a designee of the Association of School Business Officials, (7) a designee of the Rhode Island Municipal Purchasing Agents Association, (8) a designee of the Rhode Island economic development corporation and, (9) a designee of the state budget officer.