(a) There is established a permanent advisory committee consisting of the president, or a representative designated by him, of each tax-supported junior college and community college now existing or hereafter established in Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, Waller, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Wharton, or Brazoria County.
(b) The advisory committee shall biennially elect a chairman from among its members and may elect other officers. It shall make rules to govern the calling of meetings and the transaction of its business.

(c) The advisory committee shall periodically study the overall needs of the region mentioned in Subsection (a) of this section for the development of programs and resources in higher education, and as a result of its studies shall make recommendations to the board of regents of the University of Houston System regarding the development of the departments and degree programs of the University of Houston-Clear Lake. The board of regents shall give careful consideration to the recommendations of the advisory committee.