2023 New Jersey Statutes 30:6D-59. “Governor’s Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism
b. At its first meeting of each calendar year, the council shall select, by a simple majority of the members present, a chairperson from among its members, who shall serve as the chairperson until the first meeting held in the next calendar year, at which time the same person may be selected as chairperson or a new chairperson may be selected in the same manner. The members of the council shall serve for three-year terms. Each member shall hold office for the term of appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Members appointed to fill a vacancy occurring for any reason other than the expiration of the term shall serve for the unexpired term only. The members of the council shall be eligible for reappointment.
c. The members of the council shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
d. A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.
e. The council shall meet periodically at the call of the chairperson, but not less than four times in each calendar year.
f. The Commissioner of Health and Senior Services, in consultation with the council, shall appoint a director of the council. The director shall be a person qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of that position. The director at the direction of the council, may call upon the commissioner for additional staff assistance and resources as appropriate.
L.1999, c.105, s.4; amended L.2007, c.168, s.4.