There is in the office of the Governor a Council on Wellness and Physical Fitness, hereinafter referred to as “council” which shall advocate and encourage wellness and physical fitness.

(a) The council shall consist of 20 members, 10 to be appointed by the Governor, five by the Speaker of the Assembly, and five by the Senate Rules Committee for terms of four years and until the appointment and qualification of their successors. The members shall be broadly representative of the public and shall include members of the health, business, and education communities. In addition, the members shall be knowledgeable in the areas of health promotion, nutrition, physical fitness, and environmental sensitivity.

(b) The council shall submit an annual report to the Legislature of its activities and shall include in this report its accomplishments. The first report of the office shall be submitted to the Legislature no later than January 15, 1984, and shall contain specific objectives developed by the council and means of accomplishing those objectives.

(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 779, Sec. 1.)