192.644. Osteoporosis advisory council, appointment, purpose--members--costs. - Missouri Statutes

Osteoporosis advisory council, appointment, purpose--members--costs.

192.644. 1. The department may establish an osteoporosis advisorycouncil to be appointed by the director of the department. The purpose ofthe advisory council is to assist the department in implementing sections192.640 to 192.644.

2. The advisory council shall include:

(1) A person with osteoporosis;

(2) A representative from a women's health organization;

(3) A public health educator;

(4) An expert in bone and osteoporosis research, prevention andtreatment; and

(5) Five health care providers, representing the followingprofessions:

(a) Radiology;

(b) Orthopedics;

(c) Nursing;

(d) Physical therapy; and

(e) Nutrition.

3. The members of the advisory council may not be compensated orreimbursed from state funds for their expenses in performing councilduties.

(L. 1995 H.B. 212 § 3)