§ 20-9-1003 - Acute Stroke Care Task Force -- Creation. - Arkansas Statutes

20-9-1003. Acute Stroke Care Task Force -- Creation.

(a) There is created an Acute Stroke Care Task Force to consist of twelve (12) members.

(b) The Director of the Division of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services shall appoint:

(1) One (1) member to represent the Division of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services;

(2) One (1) member to represent the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association;

(3) One (1) member to represent the Arkansas Minority Health Commission;

(4) One (1) member to represent the Arkansas Hospital Association;

(5) One (1) member to represent the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care;

(6) One (1) member to represent the College of Public Health of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences;

(7) One (1) member to represent the Division of Medical Services of the Department of Health and Human Services;

(8) One (1) member to represent emergency medical services;

(9) One (1) member to represent the Arkansas Medical Society;

(10) One (1) member to represent the medical insurance industry;

(11) One (1) member to represent the community at large; and

(12) One (1) member to represent the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association.

(c) (1) Except for the initial members, task force members shall serve three-year terms.

(2) The initial members shall be assigned by lot so as to stagger terms to equalize as nearly as possible the number of members to be appointed each year.

(d) If a vacancy occurs, the director shall appoint a person who represents the same constituency as the member being replaced.

(e) The task force shall elect one (1) of its members to act as chair for a term of one (1) year.

(f) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(g) The task force shall meet as necessary to further the intent and purpose of this subchapter.

(h) The Division of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide office space and staff for the task force.

(i) Members of the task force shall serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursement in accordance with 25-16-902 if funds are available.