(a) The commission shall consist of 17 members. The commissioner of public health, the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the director of the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency, the commissioner of agriculture, the chairperson of the Georgia Composite Medical Board, and the Governor's executive counsel shall be permanent members of the commission. The permanent members of the commission may designate another individual to serve in his or her stead. The remaining members of the commission shall be appointed by the Governor on or before July 1, 2015. The remaining members shall be:
(1) Two members of the Senate;
(2) Two members of the House of Representatives;
(3) A board certified hematologist-oncologist;
(4) A board certified neurologist;
(5) A board certified gastroenterologist;
(6) A board certified pharmacist;
(7) An attorney employed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia or a prosecuting attorney;
(8) A sheriff; and
(9) A police chief.
(b) In the event of death, resignation, disqualification, or removal for any reason of any member of the commission, the vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment, and the successor shall serve for the unexpired term.
(c) Membership on the commission shall not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.
(d) The Governor shall designate a chairperson of the commission from among the members, which chairperson shall serve in that position at the pleasure of the Governor. The chairperson shall only vote to break a tie. The commission may elect such other officers and committees as it considers appropriate.
(e) The commission, with the approval of the Governor, may employ such professional, technical, or clerical personnel as deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The commission may create committees from among its membership as well as appoint other persons to serve in an advisory capacity to the commission in implementing this chapter.
(f) The commission shall be attached for administrative purposes only to the Department of Public Health in accordance with Code Section 50-4-3. The Department of Public Health may use any funds specifically appropriated to it to support the work of the commission.
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