§ 19-203
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§19–203.
(1)The Commission consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(2)Of the 7 members, 4 shall be individuals who do not have any connection with the management or policy of any facility.
(b)Each member shall be interested in problems of health care.
(1)The term of a member is 4 years.
(2)The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on July 1, 1982. The terms of those members end as follows:
(i)2 in 1983;
(ii)1 in 1984;
(iii)2 in 1985; and
(iv)2 in 1986.
(3)At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(5)A member who serves 2 consecutive full 4-year terms may not be reappointed for 4 years after completion of those terms.
(6)When appointing a member to fill a vacancy due to the expiration of a member’s term, the Governor shall give consideration to, and make appointments when appropriate, that would promote the racial, gender, and geographic diversity of the Commission.