§ 63-537. Hemophilia Advisory Committee.

The Commissioner shall appoint a Hemophilia Advisory Committee to consult with the Department in the administration of this act. The Committee shall be composed of seven (7) persons, one representative each from hospitals, medical schools, blood banks, voluntary agencies interested in hemophilia, local public health agencies, medical specialists in hemophilia, and the general public. Each member shall hold office for a term of four (4) years and until his successor is appointed and qualified.  However, the terms of the members first taking office shall expire, as designated at the time of appointment, one at the end of the first year, two at the end of the second year, two at the end of the third year, and two at the end of the fourth year, after date of appointment. Whenever a vacancy occurs in said office, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term. The Committee shall meet as frequently as the Commissioner deems necessary, but not less than once each year.  The Committee members shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out their duties as members of this Committee, in accordance with the State Travel Reimbursement Act.