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(4)__One representative of a statewide council of
governments appointed by the Governor;

 
(5)__One member of the Department of Health and Human
Services appointed by the Commissioner of Health and
Human Services; and

 
(6)__One member of the Executive Department, State
Planning Office appointed by the Director of the State
Planning Office; and

 
B.__Eleven additional members nominated by the 6 core
members appointed pursuant to paragraph A and appointed by
the Governor including:

 
(1)__Two representatives of statewide associations
representing diverse residents, including low-income
persons, communities for children, citizens organized
to strengthen democracy, Indian tribes and churches;

 
(2)__Four representatives of statewide associations
representing public health and community health,
including public health professionals, substance abuse
professionals, consumers of health care services,
worksite wellness organizations, education programs
offered as extensions to a public university,
hospitals, dentists, a minority health organization,
associations concerned with cancer, lung health and
heart health and associations concerned with equal
justice and economic policy;

 
(3)__One representative of quality-of-life sectors,
including an association of municipalities, an
association promoting smart growth and an association
of nonprofit organizations;

 
(4)__One representative of businesses; and

 
(5)__Three persons representing youth, senior citizens,
disabled persons and persons with low incomes.

 
§262.__Statewide system of comprehensive community health

 
coalitions

 
There is established a statewide system of the comprehensive
community health coalitions that serve all communities that are
contributing to the protection and improvement of health and
quality of life for all Maine residents in alignment with the
goals and strategies of the State Health Plan adopted pursuant to


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