The commissioners court of each county may appoint a committee of up to three resident real property owners, who are knowledgeable and active in veterans' affairs, to serve as a local county advisory committee to the board. The committee shall perform all duties requested by the board, including, but not limited to, providing information about the programs to veterans and veterans' groups, and collecting and reporting relevant information to the board. In the event a county chooses to appoint members to an advisory committee, the county shall notify the board of the names and address of those appointed.