Section 13-204 – General Consideration
(a) A member of the Advisory Council: (1) May not receive compensation; but (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. (b) (1) The Advisory Council shall create committees as it determines to organize its work, including at a minimum the following four committees: (i) Arthritis; (ii) Diabetes; (iii) Heart Disease and […]
Section 13-205 – Duties of Council
The Advisory Council shall: (1) Promote evidence–based programs for healthy lifestyles and the prevention, early detection, and treatment of chronic disease; and (2) Make recommendations to the Department related to chronic disease prevention, health, and wellness.
Section 13-206 – Regulations
The Secretary shall adopt regulations governing the role and operations of the Advisory Council.
Section 13-301 – Program Established
The Kidney Disease Program is a program in the Department for the purpose of providing funding of kidney disease treatment for qualified individuals who elect to enroll in the Program and agree to pay fees which are described in this subtitle.
Section 13-105 – Advisory Council — Officers
From among its voting members, the Advisory Council shall elect every 2 years a chairman and a vice chairman.
Section 13-106 – Advisory Council — Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
(a) A majority of the full authorized voting membership of the Advisory Council is a quorum to do business. (b) The Advisory Council shall meet at least twice a year, at the times and places that it determines. (c) A member of the Advisory Council: (1) May not receive compensation; but (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the […]
Section 13-107 – Advisory Council — Subcommittees
The Advisory Council may establish subcommittees.
Section 13-108 – Advisory Council — Specific Powers as to Hereditary and Congenital Disorders
To preserve and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of this State, the Advisory Council may: (1) Gather and give out information to further the public’s understanding of hereditary and congenital disorders; (2) Reevaluate continually the need for and the effectiveness of State hereditary and congenital disorders programs; (3) Make any necessary recommendation to end any […]
Section 13-109 – Advisory Council — Rules, Regulations, and Standards
(a) Subject to the requirements of this section, the Department may adopt rules, regulations, and standards for the detection and management of hereditary and congenital disorders. (b) (1) Before the Department adopts a rule, regulation, or standard, the Department shall consult: (i) The public, especially communities and groups who particularly are affected by hereditary and congenital disorders programs; (ii) Where […]
Section 13-110 – Duties of Secretary
The Secretary: (1) Is responsible for the operation of hereditary and congenital disorders programs within the rules, regulations, and standards that the Department adopts; (2) Shall disburse and collect any funds available to the Department; (3) Shall enforce the rules, regulations, and standards that the Department adopts; and (4) Shall keep the Advisory Council informed of: (i) The progress of […]