Section 11. There shall be in the department, but in no manner subject to its control, a commission on hypertension, hereinafter called the commission. The commission shall consist of three persons to be appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the council, who shall be members of the medical profession experienced in the fields of cardiovascular disease or public health, to serve for terms of one, two and three years, respectively, as he may designate. Upon the expiration of the term of a member, his successor shall be appointed in like manner for a term of three years. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall receive necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties. The chairman of the commission shall be elected by the members. Said commission shall keep informed of the research program relative to high blood pressure and its control established in the Lemuel Shattuck hospital, and may recommend any legislation it deems necessary to assist and promote said program.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 17 - Department of Public Health
Section 1 - Composition of Department
Section 2 - Commissioner; Qualifications; Appointment and Term; Salary
Section 2a - Powers of Commissioner Upon Declaration of Emergency
Section 3 - Public Health Council
Section 4 - Other Divisions; Directors; Civil Service
Section 4a - Poison Information and Control Center
Section 5 - Deputy Commissioners
Section 6 - Assistant Directors, Treasurers, Superintendents, Inspectors and Other Employees
Section 6a - Training Programs for Residents in Medical Specialties; Fellowships
Section 7 - District Health Officers
Section 7a - Public Health Officers; Eligibility; Salaries
Section 11 - Commission on Hypertension
Section 13 - Drug Formulary Commission
Section 15 - Advisory Council on Organ and Tissue Transplants and Donations
Section 16 - Office of Violence Prevention; Duties
Section 17 - Advisory Council on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes; Members; Duties
Section 18 - Bureau of Substance Addiction Services; Telephone Helpline; Website
Section 20 - Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance Fund