There is a Commission on HIV/AIDS. Ord. 03-516

The Commission consists of 34 members. Of these, 22 members are appointed by the Mayor in accordance with <cite data-doc="City of Baltimore, Md., Charter" data-path="IV|§6">Article IV, § 6 of the Baltimore City Charter</cite>, 4 members are appointed by the President of the City Council, and 8 members serve ex officio. Of the 26 appointed members, 2 shall be appointed from each of the following categories:Charitable foundations (2 by Mayor). Business community (2 by Mayor). Faith community (1 by Mayor, 1 by Council President). Recovery community (2 by Mayor). Community-based organizations (2 by Mayor). Local universities and university researchers (1 by Mayor, 1 by Council President). Community, infected and affected (1 by Mayor, 1 by Council President). Physicians (2 by Mayor). Prevention providers (1 by Mayor, 1 by Council President). Treatment providers (2 by Mayor). Mental health providers (2 by Mayor). Correctional institution (2 by Mayor). Criminal justice system, including juvenile justice (2 by Mayor). The 8 ex-officio members of the Commission are the following or their designated representatives:Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene. Director of State AIDS Administration. President of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. Health Commissioner. a person appointed by the Health Commissioner. President of the City Council. Director of the Department of Social Services. Commissioner of Housing. Ord. 03-516

Appointed members serve for a term of 4 years concurrent with the Mayor’s term of office. Members serve without compensation. At the end of a term, an appointed member serves until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves out the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. The Commission shall meet on the call of the Mayor or its Chair. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and an affirmative vote by the majority of a quorum is sufficient for any official action. The Commission may adopt rules to govern its meetings and operations. The Mayor shall designate an appointed member as Chair of the Commission. The Chair may select other officers. Ord. 03-516

The Commission shall: assess and maintain an accurate demographic profile on HIV/AIDS incidence and prevalence rates; design and develop a Strategic Plan for Baltimore, with input from key stakeholders in the community, and provide leadership to implement the Strategic Plan; recommend appropriate legislation and other actions to control, treat, and prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS in Baltimore; provide policy guidance, recommendations, and consultation to the City Health Department and the City’s health community on the best prevention and treatment programs available to protect our citizens; serve as advocates for program development and funding for programs most productive for Baltimore; and keep the City Council and the Mayor informed of critical HIV/AIDS prevention strategies and programs. Ord. 03-516