RSA 126-J:1 · Council Established; Membership; Terms

126-J:1 Council Established; Membership; Terms. –

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I.

There is established the council for youths with chronic conditions and their families which shall consist of the following members:

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(a)

One member of the senate, appointed by the senate president.

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(b)

One member of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house.

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(c)

One representative of the department of health and human services, appointed by the commissioner.

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(d)

One representative of the department of education, appointed by the commissioner.

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(e)

One representative of the insurance department, appointed by the commissioner.

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(f)

A director from a community-based agency which has been charged by the council with providing support and services to youths with chronic conditions and their families.

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(g)

Up to 6 representatives of professional and community organizations, which shall represent a cross-section of disciplines and constituencies such as, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, and educators, appointed by the council in accordance with its bylaws.

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(h)

Up to 13 members who are the parent or guardian of a youth with a chronic condition, appointed by the council in accordance with its bylaws.

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(i)

One parent or guardian of a youth with a chronic condition, appointed by the governor.

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(j)

One member, who is less than 30 years of age and who has a chronic condition, appointed by the chairperson of the council.

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II.

Terms of office shall be for 3 years, except that legislative members shall serve the terms of their office. No member shall serve more than 2 full consecutive terms. One third of the total members' terms shall expire annually as established in the bylaws.

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III.

Members shall elect annually from among their number a chairperson and such other officers as they may determine.

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IV.

Legislative members shall receive mileage at the legislative rate. Source. 1997, 293:2. 2013, 113:2, 3, eff. Aug. 24, 2013.

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