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Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-9-1102. Cervical Cancer Task Force--Creation

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) There is created the Cervical Cancer Task Force to consist of twelve (12) members.

(b) The Secretary of the Department of Health shall appoint:

(1) One (1) member to represent the Department of Health;

(2) One (1) member to represent the American Cancer Society;

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

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

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

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

(7) One (1) member to represent the Division of Medical Services;

(8) One (1) member to represent primary care physicians;

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

(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, Inc.

(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 secretary 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 Department of Health shall provide meeting space and administrative support 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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-9-1102. Cervical Cancer Task Force--Creation - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-9-1102/

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