Delaware § 2605 - Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee.

§ 2605. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee.

(a) The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee (“Committee”) is established to advise on the implementation of this chapter and to make any necessary recommendations for the implementation of this chapter or improvements of the processes to be followed by the agencies responsible for the implementation of this chapter.

(b) The Committee shall annually prepare and distribute a report to the General Assembly regarding this chapter, the intervention activities, studies of incidence, the State Blood Lead Screening Program, and monitoring and implementation of regulations promulgated under this chapter.

(c) The Committee consists of the following:

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Education.

(2) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services.

(3) The Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth & their Families.

(4) The Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority.

(5) The President of the Delaware Association of School Administrators.

(6) The President of the Delaware Association of Realtors.

(7) A Delaware pediatric provider, appointed by the Governor.

(8) Five members, appointed by the Governor, with at least 1 from each county.

(9) One member, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

(10) One member, appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

(11) One member who is a school nurse in this State, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Delaware School Nurse Association may provide a list of potential nominees, which the Speaker of the House may consider.

(d) A member serving by virtue of position may appoint a designee to serve in the member’s stead and at the member’s pleasure.

(e) The Committee shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair from among the Committee’s members.

(f) The Committee may form advisory subcommittees, which may include individuals who are not members of the Committee, to assist the Committee in its duties.

(g) The Department shall provide staff support for the Committee.

(h) The Committee shall oversee the Program, including to ensure that funds in the Delaware Lead-based Paint Remediation and Abatement Fund are spent appropriately and that lead-based paint remediation and abatement activities are taking place in a timely manner given funds available.

(i) The Committee is a public body.

73 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 17, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 27, § 1;  84 Del. Laws, c. 102, § 2;  85 Del. Laws, c. 378, § 1;