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Members shall be appointed as follows: four members of the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates; two members of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules; and the following nine nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor: one licensed health care provider who has expertise in treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and autism; one pediatrician who has experience treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one child psychiatrist who has experience treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one immunologist with experience in treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin; one medical researcher with experience conducting research concerning pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorder, and other neurological disorders; one representative of a professional organization for school nurses in the Commonwealth; one representative of an advocacy and support group for individuals affected by pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one representative of an advocacy and support group for individuals affected by autism; and one parent of a child who has been diagnosed with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and autism. The Commissioner of Health or his designee shall serve ex officio without voting privileges. Nonlegislative members shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.\n\t\t\tLegislative members and the ex officio member of the Advisory Council shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Nonlegislative members shall be appointed for terms of two years. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All members may be reappointed.C\n\nLegislative members of the Advisory Council shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12. Nonlegislative members shall serve without compensation or reimbursement.D\n\nThe Advisory Council shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman annually from among its legislative membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. 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A.<\/span> There is hereby created in the executive branch of state government the Advisory Council on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (the Advisory Council), for the purpose of advising the Commissioner<\/span> of Health on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> The Advisory Council shall have a total membership of 16 members that shall consist of six legislative members, nine nonlegislative citizen members, and one ex officio member. Members shall be appointed as follows: four members of the House of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates in accordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the Rules of the House of Delegates; two members of the Senate to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules; and the following nine nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor: one licensed health care provider who has expertise in treating persons<\/span> with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and autism; one pediatrician who has experience treating persons<\/span> with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one child psychiatrist who has experience treating persons<\/span> with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one immunologist with experience in treating persons<\/span> with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin; one medical researcher with experience conducting research concerning pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, tic disorder, and other neurological disorders; one representative of a professional organization for school nurses in the Commonwealth; one representative of an advocacy and support group for individuals affected by pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one representative of an advocacy and support group for individuals affected by autism; and one parent of a child who has been diagnosed with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and autism. The Commissioner<\/span> of Health or his designee shall serve ex officio without voting privileges<\/span>. Nonlegislative members shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.\n\t\t\tLegislative members and the ex officio member of the Advisory Council shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. Nonlegislative members shall be appointed for terms of two years. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than by expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. All members may be reappointed. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> Legislative members of the Advisory Council shall receive such compensation as provided in § 30-19.12<\/a>. Nonlegislative members shall serve without compensation or reimbursement. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> The Advisory Council shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman annually from among its legislative membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The Advisory Council shall meet at such times as may be called by the chairman or a majority of the Advisory Council. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> Staff to the Advisory Council shall be provided by the Department<\/span> of Health. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Advisory Council, upon request. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\n(EXPIRES JULY 1, 2028) ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC\nDISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH STREPTOCOCCAL INFECTIONS AND PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET\nNEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME; MEMBERSHIP (\u00a7 32.1-73.9)\n\nA. There is hereby created in the executive branch of state government the\nAdvisory Council on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated\nwith Streptococcal Infections and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric\nSyndrome (the Advisory Council), for the purpose of advising the Commissioner of\nHealth on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education relating to pediatric\nautoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections\nand pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.\n\nB. The Advisory Council shall have a total membership of 16 members that shall\nconsist of six legislative members, nine nonlegislative citizen members, and one\nex officio member. Members shall be appointed as follows: four members of the\nHouse of Delegates to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates in\naccordance with the principles of proportional representation contained in the\nRules of the House of Delegates; two members of the Senate to be appointed by\nthe Senate Committee on Rules; and the following nine nonlegislative citizen\nmembers to be appointed by the Governor: one licensed health care provider who\nhas expertise in treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric\ndisorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset\nneuropsychiatric syndrome and autism; one pediatrician who has experience\ntreating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated\nwith streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric\nsyndrome; one child psychiatrist who has experience treating persons with\npediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal\ninfections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one immunologist\nwith experience in treating persons with pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric\ndisorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset\nneuropsychiatric syndrome and the use of intravenous immunoglobulin; one medical\nresearcher with experience conducting research concerning pediatric autoimmune\nneuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and\npediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder,\ntic disorder, and other neurological disorders; one representative of a\nprofessional organization for school nurses in the Commonwealth; one\nrepresentative of an advocacy and support group for individuals affected by\npediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal\ninfections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome; one\nrepresentative of an advocacy and support group for individuals affected by\nautism; and one parent of a child who has been diagnosed with pediatric\nautoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections\nand pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and autism. The Commissioner\nof Health or his designee shall serve ex officio without voting privileges.\nNonlegislative members shall be citizens of the Commonwealth.\n\t\t\tLegislative members and the ex officio member of the Advisory Council shall\nserve terms coincident with their terms of office. Nonlegislative members shall\nbe appointed for terms of two years. Appointments to fill vacancies, other than\nby expiration of a term, shall be for the unexpired terms. Vacancies shall be\nfilled in the same manner as the original appointments. All members may be\nreappointed.\n\nC. Legislative members of the Advisory Council shall receive such compensation\nas provided in § 30-19.12. Nonlegislative members shall serve without\ncompensation or reimbursement.\n\nD. The Advisory Council shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman annually from\namong its legislative membership. A majority of the members shall constitute a\nquorum. The Advisory Council shall meet at such times as may be called by the\nchairman or a majority of the Advisory Council.\n\nE. Staff to the Advisory Council shall be provided by the Department of Health.\nAll agencies of the Commonwealth shall provide assistance to the Advisory\nCouncil, upon request.\n\nHISTORY: 2017, c. 466.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}