{"data":{"id":"us-sd/sdcl-36-36-15","jurisdiction":"us-sd","citation":"SDCL § 36-36-15","heading":"Genetic counselor advisory council--Appointment--Terms--Duties--Board communication.","body":"The board shall appoint a genetic counselor council composed of one genetic counselor and three physicians licensed pursuant to chapter 36-4. The term of office for each member is three years. No member may be appointed to more than three consecutive, full terms. If a vacancy occurs, the board must appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term. The appointment of a member to an unexpired term is not considered a full term.\nThe council shall meet at least twice each year, at a time and place set by the council, and may hold additional meetings as necessary to conduct business. The council shall meet the requirements of chapter 1-25 regarding open meetings.\nThe council shall:\n(1) Assist the board in all matters related to the licensure, practice, education, continuing education, investigation, and discipline of genetic counselors pursuant to this chapter;\n(2) Make recommendations to the board regarding rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and\n(3) Submit meeting minutes and any recommendations to the board following each council meeting.\nThe board shall communicate activity on all matters relating to genetic counselors with the council.","path":["TITLE 36. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS","CHAPTER 36-36. GENETIC COUNSELORS"],"source_url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/36-36-15","current_through":"2026-08-31","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T15:18:57Z","sha256":"111764e6bb045fb48f32d6394205526378caa5b5959eb7d4f42ddcb851291597","source_id":"us-sd","stale":true,"prev":"us-sd/sdcl-36-36-14","next":"us-sd/sdcl-36-37-1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}