Delaware Code Title 29. State Government § 9604. Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee

(a) There is hereby established a Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”).  The Subcommittee shall be comprised of the Lieutenant Governor, the Insurance Commissioner, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Finance, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, 1 member of each caucus of the Delaware House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, and 1 member of each caucus of the Delaware State Senate appointed by the President Pro Tempore.  In addition, the Governor shall appoint 1 retired state employee from each County and 1 representative of a union of state employees, the Speaker of the House shall appoint 1 representative of a union of state employees, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall appoint 1 representative of a union of state employees.  The Lieutenant Governor shall serve as Chair, and the members of the majority caucus from the House of Representatives and the Senate shall serve as Co-Vice Chairs of the Subcommittee.  Appointed members may not attend Subcommittee meetings through a designee.  The Delaware Department of Justice shall provide legal support and the Department of Human Resources shall provide administrative support to the Subcommittee.  Additional support shall be provided by the State Office of Pensions and Department of Finance as may be requested by the Chairs.

(b) The General Assembly recognizes the importance and urgency of addressing Delaware retiree healthcare benefits.  Thus, the Subcommittee shall have the following powers, duties and functions: