(a) The Arkansas HIV-AIDS Minority Task Force is created.
(b) (1) With consideration given to minority and stakeholder participation and for diversity of race, gender, geographic location, and sexual identity, the Governor shall appoint the following members to the task force:
(A) (i) Four (4) members who are affected by or are living with AIDS or HIV or a family member of someone who is living with HIV or AIDS.
(ii) Each member under subdivision (b)(1)(A)(i) of this section shall be from a different congressional district;
(B) (i) Three (3) members who are affiliated with minority community-based advocacy or service provider organizations as follows:
(a) One (1) member who is a woman; and
(b) Two (2) members who are Hispanic, African American, or members of a minority population other than Hispanic or African American.
(ii) At least one (1) member under this subdivision (b)(1)(B) shall be from a different congressional district;
(C) Two (2) members who represent faith-based organizations with an interest in HIV education, awareness, prevention, care, and treatment;
(D) One (1) member from the Arkansas Minority Health Commission;
(E) One (1) member to represent the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences;
(F) One (1) member to represent the HIV/STD/Hepatitis C Section of the Department of Health; and
(G) One (1) member to represent the medical insurance industry.
(2) The Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor and the Chair of the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor shall serve as ex officio members of the task force.
(c) The members of the task force shall draw lots for their terms of appointment so that six (6) members serve two-year terms, six (6) members serve three-year terms, and seven (7) members serve four-year terms.
(d) (1) The nonlegislative members of the task force shall serve without compensation.
(2) However, if funds are available, the nonlegislative members shall be reimbursed by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties for the task force.
(e) If a vacancy occurs, the Governor shall appoint a person who represents the same constituency as the member being replaced.
(f) (1) The task force shall elect one (1) of its members to act as chair for a term of one (1) year.
(2) The task force shall elect one (1) of its members to act as cochair to serve in the absence of the chair for one (1) year.
(g) A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(h) The task force shall meet at least quarterly but may meet as necessary to further the intent of this subchapter.
(i) The Arkansas Minority Health Commission shall provide office space and staff for the task force as resources allow.
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