Sec. 5811.
(1) The crippled children's advisory committee is created in the department. The committee consists of 5 members appointed by the governor, upon recommendation of the director.
(2) The committee is the successor to the Michigan crippled children commission and is subject to section 2215.
(3) The committee annually shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson from its members and shall meet on call of the department.
(4) The members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary traveling expenses pursuant to section 1216.
(5) The committee shall confer with and advise the department as to its functions under this part.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978
Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of crippled children's advisory committee of the division of children's special health care services (renamed the children's special health care advisory committee) of the bureau of child and family services to the director of the Michigan department of community health, and the abolishment of the committee, see E.R.O. No. 1996-1, compiled at MCL 330.3101 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
Popular Name: Act 368