(a) The Cancer Research Council is hereby established, to consist of 15 members appointed by the Director of Health Services representing a range of expertise and experience, and the chief of the California Cancer Registry as an ex officio, nonvoting member. The voting members shall be appointed by February 15, 1998, as follows:

1. (1) Nine members from persons recommended by relevant organizations, as follows:

   1. (A) One member drawn from a cancer survivor group or cancer-related advocacy group.
   2. (B) Five members drawn from the ranks of scientists or clinicians, two from public universities or research organizations, and three from private universities or research organizations. The scientists shall have expertise in one or more of the various fields of cancer research.
   3. (C) One member who is a practicing cancer medical specialist from a health organization with a commitment to cancer research and control.
   4. (D) Two members from private industry with an interest in cancer research and control, including, but not limited to, entrepreneurs or persons from the science or high technology industry.

2. (2) Three members nominated by the Senate Committee on Rules as follows:

   1. (A) One member drawn from a cancer survivor group or cancer-related advocacy group.
   2. (B) One member drawn from a health organization.
   3. (C) One member drawn from private industry with an interest in cancer research or control.

3. (3) Three members nominated by the Speaker of the Assembly as follows:

   1. (A) One member drawn from a cancer survivor group or cancer-related advocacy group.
   2. (B) One member drawn from a health organization.
   3. (C) One scientist or clinician who has expertise in one or more of the various fields of cancer research.