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.