There is a Spay/Neuter Advisory Board. The Advisory Board consists of: The Secretary, or the Secretary’s designee; and The following members, appointed by the Secretary: One representative of a private animal shelter; One veterinarian; One representative of a local animal control agency; One representative of the pet food industry; and Two representatives of animal welfare advocacy organizations. The Secretary shall designate the chair of the Advisory Board. The Department shall provide staff support for the Advisory Board. A member of the Advisory Board: May not receive compensation as a member of the Advisory Board; but Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. The Advisory Board shall advise the Department with respect to: The administration of the Fund; The solicitation and evaluation of competitive grant proposals; Appropriate additional standards for grant proposals; Additional relevant data that the Department should require from local animal shelters and appropriate animal control organizations; The adoption of regulations that implement this subtitle; and Any other appropriate matter with respect to the implementation of the Fund in the discretion of the Department.