Section 126-I:3 Advisory Council.
I. There is established an osteoporosis advisory council. The advisory council shall consist of the following members: the commissioner of health and human services, or designee; one member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house; one member of the senate, appointed by the senate president; and 11 members appointed by the governor, one representing a women's health organization, 6 health care providers representing the following professions: radiology, orthopedics, nursing, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, and nutrition; a person with osteoporosis; a public health educator; a social worker; and an expert in bone and osteoporosis research, prevention, and treatment. The term of office for the 11 members appointed by the governor shall be 3 years and until a successor is appointed, provided that for initial appointments 3 members shall serve a 1-year term, 4 members shall serve a 2-year term, and 4 members shall serve a 3-year term. The terms of the remaining members shall be coterminous with their terms in office. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and for the unexpired terms. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, however the legislative members shall receive mileage at the legislative rate. The advisory council shall assist in the development and implementation of the program established under this chapter. The advisory council may make recommendations relating to the adoption of rules and necessary legislation.
II. The council shall meet as necessary and shall solicit information and input from such other persons, organizations, and groups as the council deems necessary.
Source. 1997, 216:2, eff. Aug. 17, 1997.