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Article 10 - Advisory Councils And Committees

      (20 ILCS 301/Art. 10 heading)ARTICLE 10. ADVISORY COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

    (20 ILCS 301/10‑5)
    Sec. 10‑5. Illinois Advisory Council established. There is established the Illinois Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependency. The members of the Council shall receive no compensation for their service but shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties under this Act, and within the amounts made available to them by the Department. The Council shall annually elect a presiding officer from among its membership. The Council shall meet quarterly or at the call of the Department, or at the call of its presiding officer, or upon the request of a majority of its members. The Department shall provide space and clerical and consulting services to the Council.
(Source: P.A. 94‑1033, eff. 7‑1‑07.)

    (20 ILCS 301/10‑10)
    Sec. 10‑10. Powers and duties of the Council. The Council shall:
        (a) Advise the Department on ways to encourage

public understanding and support of the Department's programs.

(b) Advise the Department on regulations and

licensure proposed by the Department.

(c) Advise the Department in the formulation,

preparation and implementation of the comprehensive State plan for prevention, intervention, treatment and relapse prevention of alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency.

(d) Advise the Department on implementation of

alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency education and prevention programs throughout the State.

(e) By January 1, 1995, and by January 1 of every

third year thereafter, in cooperation with the Committee on Women's Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment, submit to the Governor and General Assembly a planning document, specific to Illinois' female population. The document shall contain, but need not be limited to, interagency information concerning the types of services funded, the client population served, the support services available and provided during the preceding 3 year period, and the goals, objectives, proposed methods of achievement, client projections and cost estimate for the upcoming 3 year period. The document may include, if deemed necessary and appropriate, recommendations regarding the reorganization of the Department to enhance and increase prevention, treatment and support services available to women.

(f) Perform other duties as requested by the

Secretary.

(g) Advise the Department in the planning,

development, and coordination of programs among all agencies and departments of State government, including programs to reduce alcoholism and drug addiction, prevent the use of illegal drugs and abuse of legal drugs by persons of all ages, and prevent the use of alcohol by minors.

(h) Promote and encourage participation by the

private sector, including business, industry, labor, and the media, in programs to prevent alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency.

(i) Encourage the implementation of programs to

prevent alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency in the public and private schools and educational institutions, including establishment of alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency programs.

(j) Gather information, conduct hearings, and make

recommendations to the Secretary concerning additions, deletions, or rescheduling of substances under the Illinois Controlled Substances Act.

(k) Report annually to the General Assembly regarding

the activities and recommendations made by the Council.

With the advice and consent of the Secretary, the presiding officer shall annually appoint a Special Committee on Licensure, which shall advise the Secretary on particular cases on which the Department intends to take action that is adverse to an applicant or license holder, and shall review an annual report submitted by the Secretary summarizing all licensure sanctions imposed by the Department. (Source: P.A. 94‑1033, eff. 7‑1‑07.)

    (20 ILCS 301/10‑15)
    Sec. 10‑15. Qualification and appointment of members. The membership of the Illinois Advisory Council shall consist of:
        (a) A State's Attorney designated by the President

of the Illinois State's Attorneys Association.

(b) A judge designated by the Chief Justice of the

Illinois Supreme Court.

(c) A Public Defender appointed by the President of

the Illinois Public Defenders Association.

(d) A local law enforcement officer appointed by the

Governor.

(e) A labor representative appointed by the Governor.         (f) An educator appointed by the Governor.         (g) A physician licensed to practice medicine in all

its branches appointed by the Governor with due regard for the appointee's knowledge of the field of alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency.

(h) 4 members of the Illinois House of

Representatives, 2 each appointed by the Speaker and Minority Leader.

(i) 4 members of the Illinois Senate, 2 each

appointed by the President and Minority Leader.

(j) The President of the Illinois Alcoholism and

Drug Dependence Association.

(k) An advocate for the needs of youth appointed by

the Governor.

(l) The President of the Illinois State Medical

Society or his or her designee.

(m) The President of the Illinois Hospital

Association or his or her designee.

(n) The President of the Illinois Nurses Association

or a registered nurse designated by the President.

(o) The President of the Illinois Pharmacists

Association or a licensed pharmacist designated by the President.

(p) The President of the Illinois Chapter of the

Association of Labor Management Administrators and Consultants on Alcoholism.

(p‑1) The President of the Community Behavioral

Healthcare Association of Illinois or his or her designee.

(q) The Attorney General or his or her designee.         (r) The State Comptroller or his or her designee.         (s) 20 public members, 8 appointed by the Governor,

3 of whom shall be representatives of alcoholism or other drug abuse and dependency treatment programs and one of whom shall be a representative of a manufacturer or importing distributor of alcoholic liquor licensed by the State of Illinois, and 3 public members appointed by each of the President and Minority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House.

(t) The Director, Secretary, or other chief

administrative officer, ex officio, or his or her designee, of each of the following: the Department on Aging, the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Public Health, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Department of State Police, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, the Criminal Justice Information Authority, and the Department of Transportation.

(u) Each of the following, ex officio, or his or her

designee: the Secretary of State, the State Superintendent of Education, and the Chairman of the Board of Higher Education.

The public members may not be officers or employees of the executive branch of State government; however, the public members may be officers or employees of a State college or university or of any law enforcement agency. In appointing members, due consideration shall be given to the experience of appointees in the fields of medicine, law, prevention, correctional activities, and social welfare. Vacancies in the public membership shall be filled for the unexpired term by appointment in like manner as for original appointments, and the appointive members shall serve until their successors are appointed and have qualified. Vacancies among the public members appointed by the legislative leaders shall be filled by the leader of the same house and of the same political party as the leader who originally appointed the member.     Each non‑appointive member may designate a representative to serve in his place by written notice to the Department. All General Assembly members shall serve until their respective successors are appointed or until termination of their legislative service, whichever occurs first. The terms of office for each of the members appointed by the Governor shall be for 3 years, except that of the members first appointed, 3 shall be appointed for a term of one year, and 4 shall be appointed for a term of 2 years. The terms of office of each of the public members appointed by the legislative leaders shall be for 2 years. (Source: P.A. 94‑1033, eff. 7‑1‑07.)

(20 ILCS 301/10‑20)     Sec. 10‑20. Committee on Women's Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment established. There is established a Committee on Women's Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment of the Illinois Advisory Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependency. Members shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for any ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The chairperson of the Council shall annually appoint a chairperson for the Committee on Women's Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment from among the membership of the Council. The Committee shall meet no less often than quarterly and at other times at the call of its chair or a majority of its members. (Source: P.A. 88‑80.)

(20 ILCS 301/10‑25)     Sec. 10‑25. Powers and duties of the Committee. The Committee shall have the following powers and duties:         (a) To advise the Council and the Secretary in the

development of intervention, prevention and treatment objectives and standards, educational and outreach programs, and support services specific to the needs of women.

(b) To advise the Council and the Secretary in the

formulation, preparation and implementation of a State plan for intervention, prevention and treatment of alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency targeted to women.

(c) To advise the Council and the Secretary

regarding strategies to enhance service delivery to women.

(d) To advise the Council and the Secretary in the

development and implementation of a State plan, in conjunction with the Department of Children and Family Services, to provide child care services, at no or low cost, to addicted mothers with children who are receiving substance abuse treatment services.

(e) By December 1, 1994, and by December 1 of every

third year thereafter, to prepare and submit to the Council for approval a planning document specific to Illinois' female population. The document shall contain, but need not be limited to, interagency information concerning the types of services funded, the client population served, the support services available and provided during the preceding 3 year period, and the goals, objectives, proposed methods of achievement, client projections and cost estimate for the upcoming 3 year period. The document may include, if deemed necessary and appropriate, recommendations regarding the reorganization of the Department to enhance and increase prevention, treatment and support services available to women.

(f) perform other duties as requested by the Council

or the Secretary.

(Source: P.A. 88‑80; 89‑507, eff. 7‑1‑97.)

(20 ILCS 301/10‑30)     Sec. 10‑30. Membership.     (a) The Committee shall be composed of 15 individuals appointed by the chairperson of the Council, with the advice and consent of the Secretary, from among the medical and substance abuse prevention and treatment communities who have expertise and experience in women‑specific programming and representatives of appropriate public agencies. Members may be, but need not be, members of the Council.     (b) Members shall serve 3‑year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that of the initial appointments, 5 members shall be appointed for one year, 5 members shall be appointed for 2 years, and 5 members shall be appointed for 3 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner as the original appointments, for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. Initial terms shall begin on January 1, 1994. The chairperson of the Council shall annually appoint a chairperson from among the membership of the Committee. (Source: P.A. 88‑80; 89‑507, eff. 7‑1‑97.)

(20 ILCS 301/10‑35)     Sec. 10‑35. Other committees of the Illinois Advisory Council. The Illinois Advisory Council may, in its operating policies and procedures, provide for the creation of such other Committees as it deems necessary to carry out its duties. (Source: P.A. 88‑80.)

    (20 ILCS 301/10‑40)
    Sec. 10‑40. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 89‑507, eff. 7‑1‑97. Repealed by P.A. 94‑1033, eff. 7‑1‑07.)

    (20 ILCS 301/10‑45)
    Sec. 10‑45. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 95‑331, eff. 8‑21‑07. Repealed by P.A. 94‑1033, eff. 7‑1‑07.)

    (20 ILCS 301/10‑50)
    Sec. 10‑50. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 89‑507, eff. 7‑1‑97. Repealed by P.A. 94‑1033, eff. 7‑1‑07.)

(20 ILCS 301/10‑55)     Sec. 10‑55. Medical Advisory Committee. The Secretary shall appoint a Medical Advisory Committee to the Department, consisting of up to 15 physicians licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in Illinois who shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary. The membership of the Medical Advisory Committee shall reasonably reflect representation from the geographic areas and the range of alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency service providers in the State. In making appointments, the Secretary shall give consideration to recommendations made by the Illinois State Medical Society and other appropriate professional organizations. All appointments shall be made with regard to the interest and expertise of the individual with regard to alcoholism and other drug abuse and dependency services. At a minimum, those appointed to the Committee shall include representatives of Board‑certified psychiatrists, community‑based and hospital‑based alcoholism or other drug dependency treatment programs, and Illinois medical schools.     Members shall serve 3‑year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that of the initial appointments, one‑third of the members shall be appointed for one year, one‑third shall be appointed for 2 years, and one‑third shall be appointed for 3 years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner as the original appointments, for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. Initial terms shall begin on January 1, 1994. Members shall elect a chairperson annually from among their membership. (Source: P.A. 88‑80; 89‑507, eff. 7‑1‑97.)

(20 ILCS 301/10‑60)     Sec. 10‑60. Powers and duties of the Medical Advisory Committee. The Medical Advisory Committee shall consult with and advise the Department on clinical procedures, medical technology, medical practice and standards, and other such matters as the Secretary may from time to time assign to it. The members of the Medical Advisory Committee shall receive no compensation for their service, but shall be reimbursed for all expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties under this Act. The Medical Advisory Committee shall meet as frequently as the Secretary deems necessary. Upon the request of a majority of its members, the Secretary shall call a meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee. (Source: P.A. 88‑80; 89‑507, eff. 7‑1‑97.)