2-15-2213. MIAMI project advisory council. (1) There is a Montana initiative for the abatement of mortality in infants (MIAMI) project advisory council.
     (2) The council is composed of eight members appointed by the governor as follows:
     (a) one person from the department who is involved in providing preventative health services for women and children;
     (b) one person from the department of public health and human services who administers or supervises services under the Montana medicaid program;
     (c) one person from a local health department;
     (d) one person from among local service providers;
     (e) one person representing a nonprofit child health organization;
     (f) one private physician who specializes in obstetric or pediatric care;
     (g) one person involved in children's issues or programs who is a representative of a parents' organization; and
     (h) one person who is an enrolled member of a recognized Indian tribe and who is knowledgeable and involved in health services to Indians as a consumer, provider, or advocate.
     (3) The council is allocated to the department for administrative purposes only as provided in 2-15-121.
     (4) The provisions of 2-15-122(5) through (8) apply to the council and its members.

     History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 649, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 634, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 14, Ch. 546, L. 1995; Sec. 2-15-2109, MCA 1993; redes. 2-15-2213 by Sec. 568, Ch. 546, L. 1995.