HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b AN ACT concerning State government.
There shall be a State Board of Health composed of 19 17 persons, all of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate for those appointed by the HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled - 2 - LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b Governor on and after June 30, 1998, and one of whom shall be a senior citizen age 60 or over.
The duties of the Board shall include, but not be HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled - 3 - LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b limited to, the following:
HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled - 4 - LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b (6) To recommend studies to delineate public health problems.
In the case of proposed administrative rules or amendments to administrative rules regarding immunization of children against preventable communicable diseases HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled - 5 - LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b designated by the Director under the Communicable Disease Prevention Act, after the Immunization Advisory Committee has made its recommendations, the Board shall conduct 3 public hearings, geographically distributed throughout the State.
The Plan shall examine and make recommendations on the HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled - 6 - LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b contributions and strategies of the public and private sectors for improving health status and the public health system in the State.
HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled - 7 - LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b (11) Upon the request of the Governor, to recommend to the Governor candidates for Director of Public Health when vacancies occur in the position.
In the appointment of the first Board the Governor shall HB1292 EngrossedEnrolled - 8 - LRB096 03190 DRJ 13773 b appoint 3 members to serve for terms of 1 year, 3 for terms of 2 years, and 3 for terms of 3 years.