ND HB1085

Governor appoints 5-9 voting members including a brain injury survivor, family member of a survivor, at least one service provider, an Indian affairs representative, and at least one representative from religious, charitable, fraternal, civic, educational, legal, veteran, welfare, or professional organizations.

Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate each appoint one legislative member to the council who receive compensation and reimbursement for meeting attendance and travel expenses.

Multiple state agencies appoint nonvoting representatives: Protection and Advocacy Project, State Department of Health (injury prevention and emergency medical services), Department of Human Services (behavioral health, Medicaid, and vocational rehabilitation), and Department of Public Instruction.

Council elects a chairman and vice chairman from voting members and a secretary from any members, meets quarterly with a majority of voting members constituting a quorum, and advises the department on brain injury awareness, prevention, research, education, collaboration, support services, and advocacy.

Governor-appointed voting members serve maximum two consecutive four-year terms, with initial appointments staggered so approximately half serve two-year terms and half serve four-year terms; Department of Human Services submits initial nominees.