(a) There is established a Task Force on Housing for Senior Citizens.
(b) The Task Force shall be composed of at least 9 members who shall be appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services.
(c) The duties of the Task Force shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) To study, research, plan and advise the staff of the Program and the Division Director on matters it deems appropriate to enable the Program to function in the best possible manner;
(2) To review and advise the staff and the Division Director regarding the annual proposed budget for the Program.
(d) The terms of the new members shall be staggered. The first 3 appointees shall serve for a term of 1 year. The next 3 appointees shall serve for a term of 2 years, and the next 3 appointees shall serve for a term of 3 years. Appointees, including reappointees, after the initial 9, shall serve 3-year terms. No person shall serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. Persons serving 2 consecutive terms are eligible for reappointment after a 1-year absence.
(e) The members shall include at least 1 representative from each of the following:
(f) The membership of the Task Force may be expanded to a maximum of 13 members if the program is expanded statewide. The Task Force may form subcommittees.
(g) The Chairperson of the Task Force shall be chosen by the Task Force from among its members and shall serve in that capacity for a term of 1 year and shall be eligible for reelection.