Colorado Revised Statutes Title 27. Behavioral Health § 27-50-702. Advisory council--membership

(2)(a) The advisory council consists of not less than fifteen members and not more than twenty members appointed by the commissioner for three-year terms; except that some of the initial terms may be for two years. In addition to maintaining a majority of members who represent individuals with lived behavioral health experience or families of individuals with lived behavioral health experience, the commissioner shall appoint at least one member that represents:

(b) In making appointments to the advisory council, the commissioner shall consider including members that represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the state; that represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer or questioning community; that are involved in the criminal or juvenile justice system; and that represent other populations with health disparities.