There is established, within available appropriations, a medical orders for life-sustaining treatment advisory council. The advisory council shall consist of health care providers, public health professionals and consumer advocates and shall make recommendations to the Commissioner of Public Health concerning the requirements prescribed in section 19a-580h. The advisory council shall consist of the following members, who shall be appointed by the commissioner not later than January 1, 2018: (1) A public health practitioner; (2) two physicians, one of whom shall be an emergency department physician; (3) an advanced practice registered nurse; (4) a physician assistant; (5) an emergency medical service provider; (6) two patient advocates, one of whom shall be an advocate for persons with disabilities; (7) a hospital representative; (8) a long-term care facility representative; and (9) any person or a representative from any other organization who, as determined by the commissioner, possesses familiarity with the issues concerning medical orders for life-sustaining treatment. The advisory council shall meet at least annually to be updated on the status of the program and advise the department on matters related to improving the program established pursuant to section 19a-580h.