1. (a) The Council consists of the following members:

   1. (1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
   2. (2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
   3. (3) The Secretary of Health, or the Secretary's designee;
   4. (4) The Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary's designee;
   5. (5) The Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter, or the Executive Director's designee;
   6. (6) The President of the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, or the President's designee; and

   7. (7) The following members, appointed by the Governor:

      1. (i) Seven health care professionals with relevant professional experience;
      2. (ii) Three human service professionals with relevant professional experience;
      3. (iii) One elder law attorney with relevant professional experience;
      4. (iv) Two research professionals with relevant professional experience;
      5. (v) Two family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder; and
      6. (vi) At the recommendation of the Council, any other member necessary to fulfill the duties of the Council.
2. (b) To the extent practicable, the members appointed to the Council shall reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of the State.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 305, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 306, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 74, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 75, § 1, eff. July 1, 2016; Acts 2017, c. 62, § 6; Acts 2019, c. 410, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 411, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019; Acts 2022, c. 397, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 398, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022.