§ 26-35-1205 - Baby Sharon's Children's Catastrophic Illness Grant Program Committee.
26-35-1205. Baby Sharon's Children's Catastrophic Illness Grant Program Committee.
(a) There is established an advisory committee to be known as the "Baby Sharon's Children's Catastrophic Illness Grant Program Committee".
(b) The committee shall consist of five (5) members as follows:
(1) One (1) person appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(2) One (1) person appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate; and
(3) Three (3) persons appointed by the Governor.
(c) The committee members shall be:
(1) Individuals who have knowledge of children with catastrophic illnesses or injuries; and
(2) Residents of the State of Arkansas at the time of appointment and throughout their terms.
(d) (1) Except for initial appointments, the appointments to the committee shall be for a term of four (4) years.
(2) For initial appointments, the members shall draw lots to determine the length of their terms as follows:
(A) Two (2) members shall have terms of two (2) years;
(B) Two (2) members shall have terms of three (3) years; and
(C) One (1) member shall have a term of four (4) years.
(e) If a vacancy occurs during a term, the Governor shall appoint a replacement for the unexpired term.
(f) The Governor shall designate the chair.
(g) (1) The committee shall meet at times and places as the chair deems necessary, but no meetings shall be held outside the State of Arkansas.
(2) A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business.
(3) All action of the committee shall be by a majority vote of the full membership of the committee.
(h) The committee shall consult with the Arkansas Children's Hospital concerning grant applications related to the Baby Sharon's Children's Catastrophic Illness Grant Program.
(i) (1) Members of the committee shall serve without pay.
(2) Members of the committee shall not receive expense reimbursement under 25-16-902.