The county board of health may establish a county health advisory commission and may appoint not less than nine nor more than 15 citizens to serve as members of that commission, each of whom shall be chosen with due regard to his knowledge or interest in health affairs. The commission shall include not less than three consumers of health services who are engaged in the delivery of those services.

b. Each member of the advisory commission shall be appointed for a term of 3 years; provided, however, that of those first appointed at least 1/3 (or the closest number thereto) shall have terms of 1 year, at least 1/3 shall have terms of 2 years and the remaining members shall have terms of 3 years. All appointments shall designate the date of expiration of the term.

c. The commission shall meet at least four times a year.

L.1975, c. 329, s. 7, eff. April 1, 1976.