A Council on Sickle Cell Syndrome is created.  The Council shall consist of a chairperson and 14 other members appointed by the Governor.  Members shall serve without compensation except for reimbursement for travel and expenses in pursuit of Council business.  Except as provided in this subsection, Council members shall serve a term of three years.  To achieve a staggered term structure, five members shall be appointed for a term of one year, five members for a term of two years, and five members for a term of three years. (1973, c. 570, s. 1; 1987, c. 822, s. 3; 1989, c. 727, s. 179.)