Sec. 217. national advisory councils

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## Sec. 217 national advisory councils **[**218**]** ###

(a)Within 120 days of the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall appoint and organize a National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (hereinafter in this subsection referred to as the Council) which shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations to, the Secretary on matters concerning the organization, operation, selection, and funding of migrant health centers and other entities under grants and contracts under section 329.8 8As a result of the amendments made by Public Law 104–299 (110 Stat. 3626), the Public Health Service Act no longer contained a section 329, 340, or 340A, and section 330 of such Act was substantially revised. Section 330 now includes provisions that relate to medically underserved populations, to migratory and seasonal agricultural workers, to homeless individuals, and to residents of public housing. Section 402 of Public Law 107–251 (116 Stat. 1655) added a new section 340 that relates to a healthy communities access program. ###

(b)The Council shall consist of fifteen members, at least twelve of whom shall be members of the governing boards of migrant health centers or other entities assisted under section 329.8 Of such twelve members who are members of such governing boards, at least nine shall be chosen from among those members of such governing boards who are being served by such centers or grantees and who are familiar with the delivery of health care to migratory agricultural workers and seasonal agricultural workers. The remaining three Council members shall be individuals qualified by training and experience in the medical sciences or in the administration of health programs. ###

(c)Each member of the Council shall hold office for a term of four years, except that

(1)any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and

(2)the terms of the members first taking office after the date of enactment of this subsection shall expire as follows: four shall expire four years after such date, four shall expire three years after such date, four shall expire two years after such date, and three shall expire one year after such date, as designated by the Secretary at the time of appointment. ###

(d)Section 1013(a) of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply to the Council.

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Pub. L. 104-299
110 Stat. 3626
Pub. L. 107-251
116 Stat. 1655

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Sec. 217

national advisory councils

Pub. L.Pub. L. 104-299

Stat.110 Stat. 3626

Pub. L.Pub. L. 107-251

Stat.116 Stat. 1655

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