WHEREAS, the Lewis and Clark Trail has great historical significance to the State of Idaho; and

    WHEREAS, it is important that Idaho have an official organization to coordinate activities relating to the Lewis and Clark Trail with entities and individuals in Idaho and with orher Lewis and Clark Trail states and organizations;

    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DIRK KEMPTHORNE, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby continue the Idaho Lewis and Clark Trail Committee as an advisory body to state, local and federal governments on development and management of the Lewis and Clark Trail and commemoration activities relating to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

The Committee shall:

1. Act as the coordinating organization in planning activities to foster state recognition of the historic significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition;
2. Promote public awareness of the historic significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and encourage the development and protection of historical sites and outdoor recreation resources along the Lewis and Clark Trail;
3. Act in an advisory capacity to other Idaho commissions, bureaus, agencies and committees by making recommendations regarding their activities and policies that relate to the history and trail of the Lewis and Clark Expedition; and
4. Serve as the official liaison with other Lewis and Clark Trail states, the national Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc., and federal departments, bureaus, and committees concerned with the Lewis and Clark Trail, including promotion of the aims and recommendations of the federal Lewis and Clark Trail Commission, which existed from 1964-1969.

    The Committee shall consist of no more than 18 persons who are appointed by the Governor and serve at his pleasure. The membership of the committee shall include the President of the Idaho chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Inc., and the Governor or his designee as an ex-officio member.

    The Committee shall have regular meetings as determined by the majority of the Committee and shall meet on special occasions upon the call of the Chairperson.

    This Executive Order repeals and replaces Executive Order No. 99-03.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this eleventh day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred twenty-fourth and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred tenth.

PETE T. CENARRUSA
SECRETARY OF STATE