Section 13-201 – “Advisory Council” Defined

    In this subtitle, “Advisory Council” means the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness.

Section 13-202 – Advisory Council Established

    There is a State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness.

Section 13-203 – Membership

    (a)    The Advisory Council consists of 34 voting members appointed by the Secretary.     (b)    The following members shall serve without term limits:         (1)    The Secretary of Health or the Secretary’s designee;         (2)    The State Superintendent of Schools or the State Superintendent’s designee;         (3)    The Secretary of Aging or the Secretary’s designee;         (4)    The Secretary of Disabilities or the Secretary’s designee;         (5)    A […]

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.