D.C. Code § 7-757.03: Members of the Health Literacy Council.

The Health Literacy Council shall be composed of 15 members, as follows:

(a)

(1)

One member shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Council committee with oversight over the Department of Health;

(2)

One member shall be the President of the University of the District of Columbia, or the President's designee;

(3)

One member shall be the President of the Community College of the District of Columbia, or the President's designee;

(4)

One member shall be the Executive Director of the Health Benefit Exchange Authority, or the Executive Director's designee;

(5)

One member shall be the Director of the Department of Behavioral Health, or the Director's designee;

(6)

One member shall be the Director of the Department of Health Care Finance, or the Director's designee;

(7)

One member shall be the Director of the Department of Health, or the Director's designee; and

(8)

Eight members shall be appointed by the Mayor, as follows:

(A)

One member shall represent the Workforce Investment Council;

(B)

Four members shall be District residents with extensive knowledge of health resources and services, health education, and the field of health literacy programs;

(C)

One member shall represent the Youth Advisory Council;

(D)

One faculty member from a District of Columbia university who is a District resident with specific experience in issues of equity in health care systems; and

(E)

One member with experience in primary care who is employed by a clinic or an association representing clinics.