representing the interests of dentists.
(iv) Two representatives of a Statewide organization
representing the interests of nursing professionals.
(v) One representative of the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs.
(vi) One representative of a regional health care provider
based in western Pennsylvania.
(vii) One representative of a regional health care provider
based in northeastern Pennsylvania.
(viii) One representative of a regional health care provider
based in central Pennsylvania.
(ix) One representative of a regional health care provider
of osteopathic medicine based in southeastern Pennsylvania.
(x) One representative of an alcohol and chemical dependency
treatment center located in northeastern Pennsylvania.
(xi) One representative of a Statewide organization
representing family physicians.
(xii) One representative of a Statewide organization
representing the profession of psychiatry.
(xiii) One representative of a national organization
representing addiction medicine professionals.
(xiv) One representative of a Statewide organization
representing the interests of drug and alcohol service
providers.
(xv) One representative of a Statewide organization
representing coroners.
(c) The advisory council shall elect a chairperson from
among its members.
(d) The advisory council shall meet upon the call of the
chairperson, but not less than semiannually. A simple majority
of the members shall constitute a quorum.
(e) (1) The members of the advisory council shall serve
two-year terms commencing with the first Tuesday in January of
odd-numbered years and may be reappointed upon reelection to
office.
(2) Of the initial members appointed by the Governor, nine
members shall serve initial terms of one year, and ten members
shall serve initial terms of two years. After the initial term,
an individual appointed by the Governor shall serve for a term
of three years. Individuals appointed by the Governor may be
appointed to successive terms.
(f) A vacancy on the advisory council shall be filled for
the remainder of an unexpired term in the same manner as the
original appointment. A member, upon expiration of the term,
shall continue to hold office until a successor is appointed.
(g) A majority of the membership of the advisory council
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Action may be taken on a matter before the advisory council by a
majority vote of the full membership of the advisory council.
(h) An advisory council member may not receive compensation
for his services, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary
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