(b) Members of the advisory council shall be appointed by the State Public Health Officer, shall either reside in California or be employed by a California-based company or organization, and include all of the following:

1. (1) Two physicians and surgeons licensed to practice in this state who have experience in treating patients with rare diseases, at least one of whom shall also treat children.
2. (2) One registered professional nurse licensed to practice in this state who has experience in providing care to patients with rare diseases.
3. (3) One hospital administrator employed by a hospital that treats rare disease patients.
4. (4) One representative of the California health care coverage industry.
5. (5) One representative of the biopharmaceutical industry.
6. (6) One representative of the scientific community who is engaged in rare disease research.
7. (7) One rare disease geneticist or genetic counselor.
8. (8) Up to five individuals who are either a rare disease patient or a caregiver to a rare disease patient. The advisory council shall not include more than three individuals from each category.
9. (9) One medical social worker or mental health provider who works with rare disease patients.
10. (10) Up to two representatives of patient advocacy organizations that operate within this state.