There is hereby created an Advisory Council, which shall advise the department in administering this act. The council shall consist of eight individuals appointed by the Governor, three of whom shall be hearing aid fitters registered under this act with at least three years experience in the Commonwealth, one of whom shall be a hearing aid dealer registered under this act with at least three years experience in the Commonwealth. The remaining four shall consist of a physician certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology specializing in disorders of the ear, an audiologist, and two public members who shall represent the interest of the general public.

The terms of office of members of the council shall be three years or until their successors are qualified. Any vacancy of the council shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term, in the same manner as the original appointments.

Members of the council shall receive no compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties under this act.