56-7-3004 - Advisory committee. [Effective until June 30, 2010. See the Compiler's Notes.] - Tennessee Statutes

56-7-3004. Advisory committee. [Effective until June 30, 2010. See the Compiler's Notes.]

(a)  The commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee to provide advice and assistance in implementing the program. In making appointments to this committee, the commissioner shall strive to appoint individuals with background and experience in relevant areas, including, but not limited to, commercial and self-insurance health plans and the provision of health care. The committee shall meet on a quarterly basis, or more frequently upon request of the commissioner.

(b)  In addition to the members appointed by the commissioner, the advisory committee shall include the following four (4) members of the general assembly:

     (1)  Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the senate. One (1) of these appointments shall be from the majority party and one (1) shall be from the minority party; and

     (2)  Two (2) members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. One (1) of these appointments shall be from the majority party and one (1) shall be from the minority party.

[Acts 2006, ch. 867, §§ 5, 14(a)]