Subchapter Y. GOVERNOR’S PANDEMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL
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6.321. Functions.
6.322. Composition and appointments.
6.323. Compensation and expenses.
6.324. Terms.
6.325. Relationship with other agencies.
6.326. Procedure.
The provisions of this Subchapter Y adopted by Executive Order No. 2006-07, dated July 27, 2006, 38 Pa.B. 2234, unless otherwise noted.
The functions of the Governor’s Pandemic Advisory Council (Council) are to:
(1) Make recommendations to the Governor on policies, procedures, regulations and legislation that would aid in increasing pandemic preparedness.
(2) Assist in raising preparedness levels by participating in local plan-ning, outreach, exercises and regional summits.
(3) Create a communications and outreach subcommittee to serve as a resource to the Governor to:
(i) Review pandemic preparedness education and outreach efforts and recommend within 180 days of the first meeting of the Council additional methods to enable citizens to better understand the risks and how they should be prepared.
(ii) Serve as a resource to all Pennsylvanians to ensure that Pennsylvanians are cognizant of the issues surrounding pandemic planning and preparedness and are prepared to respond.
(4) Create a volunteer recruitment and coordination subcommittee to serve as a resource to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health, and to develop a volunteer coordination and recruitment strategy to ensure resources are available locally to meet the needs of the citizens.
(5) Prepare an annual report to the Governor on the status of pandemic preparedness.
The Governor’s Pandemic Advisory Council (Council) shall be composed of the following individuals:
(1) Governor’s Chief of Staff, who shall serve as Chairperson of the Council.
(2) Secretary of Agriculture.
(3) Secretary of Health.
(4) Director of the Bureau of Community Health Systems, Department of Health.
(5) Secretary of Administration.
(6) Secretary of Policy and Planning.
(7) Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.
(8) Director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
(9) Director of Homeland Security.
(10) Adjutant General.
(11) At least 25 individuals including representatives of the following entities, as appointed by the Governor:
(i) Four representatives of local government.
(ii) Three representatives of the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services.
(iii) Two representatives of county or local government emergency preparedness communities.
(iv) Two representatives of universities/colleges.
(v) One representative of secondary education.
(vi) Three representatives of hospitals.
(vii) Three representatives of business/industry, to include one representative from a financial institution.
(viii) Three representatives of human service agencies.
(ix) Two representatives of faith-based organizations.
(x) One representative of a media/communication entity.
(xi) One representative of a utility company.
The members of the Governor’s Pandemic Advisory Council (Council) do not receive a salary or per diem allowance for serving as members of the Council but shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with Commonwealth policy. The Department of Health will provide staff resources and funding support to the Council. See 4 Pa. Code Chapter 40 (relating to travel and subsistence).
(a) The terms of the members of the Governor’s Pandemic Advisory Council (Council) shall be 3 years, but an individual may not be term limited.
(b) Council members, other than those serving by virtue of their office, shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Governor.
Agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor shall cooperate with and provide any necessary assistance to the Governor’s Pandemic Advisory Council in performing its functions.
The Governor’s Pandemic Advisory Council is authorized to establish subcommittees, rules and procedures for the effective implementation of its functions consistent with this subchapter.
§ 6.321. Functions.
§ 6.322. Composition and appointments.
§ 6.323. Compensation and expenses.
§ 6.324. Terms.
§ 6.325. Relationship with other agencies.
§ 6.326. Procedure.
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