U.S. Code > Title 21 Food and Drugs > CHAPTER 20—NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM (§§ 1501,_1502—1548) > SUBCHAPTER II—DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES (§§ 1521—1548) > Part B—Advisory Commission (§§ 1541—1548) > § 1543. Membership

§ 1543. Membership

(a) In general
The President shall appoint 11 members to the Advisory Commission as follows:
(1) four members shall be appointed from the general public and shall include leaders—
(A) in fields of youth development, public policy, law, or business; or
(B) of nonprofit organizations or private foundations that fund substance abuse programs.
(2) four members shall be appointed from the leading representatives of national substance abuse reduction organizations, of which no fewer than three members shall have extensive training or experience in drug prevention.
(3) three members shall be appointed from the leading representatives of State substance abuse reduction organizations.
(b) Chairperson
The Advisory Commission shall elect a chairperson or co-chairpersons from among its members.
(c) Ex officio members
The ex officio membership of the Advisory Commission shall consist of any two officers or employees of the United States that the Director determines to be necessary for the Advisory Commission to effectively carry out its functions.