§ 31-2-19 - Advisory Council for Public Health; members; meetings - Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A. 31-2-19 (2010)
31-2-19. Advisory Council for Public Health; members; meetings.

(a) There is created the Advisory Council for Public Health to be composed of nine members appointed by the Governor who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Employees of the department shall not serve on the council. Members shall serve three-year terms, provided that of the first members appointed, three shall be appointed for a term of one year, three for a term of two years, and three for a term of three years. Members may succeed themselves. A position on the council shall be deemed vacant upon the expiration of a member's term, and vacancies shall be filled by similar appointment for unexpired terms.

(b) The council shall meet at least quarterly.

(c) The council shall advise the Division of Public Health on all matters related to the division. Resolutions passed by a majority of the council shall be considered by the Director of Public Health and the commissioner and may be considered by the board.