Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-5-503

(a) The commissioner shall appoint a committee to consult with the department in the administration of parts 4 and 5 of this chapter.

(b) The committee shall be composed of one (1) representative from each regional genetic and each regional sickle cell center established pursuant to parts 4 and 5 of this chapter; at least two (2) members at large; and the chief medical officer for the state.

(c) The chief medical officer shall serve as chair of this committee.

(d) Each member shall hold office for a term of four (4) years or until such member's successor is appointed, except for the terms of initial appointments which shall be set so as to have an equal number of terms expiring each successive year.

(e) Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for any unexpired term shall serve the remainder of that term.

(f) The committee shall meet as frequently as the commissioner deems necessary, but not less than once a year.

(g) Committee members shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.