1. (1) Selection. The Commission shall consist of members appointed by and representing the following entities. All appointments must be confirmed by the Senate.

   Alabama Governor’s Appointees                               2

   University of South Alabama Comprehensive Sickle Cell
   Center Appointee                                         1
   University of Alabama-Birmingham Comprehensive Sickle
   Cell Center Appointee                                    1

   Children’s Hospital of Birmingham Appointee                 1

   North Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation Appointee              1

   North Central Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation Appointee      1

   West Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation Appointee               1

   Southeast Alabama Sickle Cell Association Appointee         1

   Sickle Cell Foundation of Greater Montgomery Appointee      1

   Tri-County Sickle Cell Foundation Appointee                 1

   Gulf Coast Sickle Cell Disease Association Appointee        1

2. (2) Term. Each member shall serve on the Commission for a period of four (4) years, or until his/her successor is appointed by the appointing entity.
3. (3) Duties. Each member shall be responsible for regular attendance at meetings of the Commission and shall carry out any task he/she is assigned to carry out as a member of the Commission or any subcommittee thereof.
4. (4) Vacancies. Upon the resignation, or disqualification of any member, such member shall be replaced as is provided in Section 1 of this Article. Upon resignation of any officer a special election shall be held at the next scheduled meeting.

Author: Alabama Sickle Cell Oversight and Regulatory Commissioners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §22-10B-5.

History: New Rule: Filed February 11, 2002; effective March 18, 2002. Amended: Filed November 19, 2007; effective December 24, 2007.