In this section, “Council” means the Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Advisory Council for Physicians and Physician Assistants. There is a Maryland Loan Assistance Repayment Program Advisory Council for Physicians and Physician Assistants. The Council consists of the following members: The Chair of the Health Services Cost Review Commission, or the Chair’s designee; The Chair of the Maryland Health Care Commission, or the Chair’s designee; The President of the Maryland Hospital Association, or the President’s designee; The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, or the Dean’s designee; The Dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, or the Dean’s designee; The President of MedChi, or the President’s designee; One representative of the Primary Care Office in the Office of Population Health Improvement; One representative of the State Board of Physicians; One representative of the Maryland Academy of Physician Assistants; and Any other members as determined necessary by the Secretary. The members of the Council shall select the chair of the Council. A member of the Council: May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. The Council shall meet at least three times a year. The Department shall provide staff for the Council. The Council shall: Seek permanent and diverse revenue sources to aid in the stability and further development of the Program; Help ensure maximum use of federal funds; Use available data and information to help direct funding to priority areas; Monitor similar loan programs in other states and ensure that the Program remains competitive; Assist the Department in the administration of the Program; Help market and raise awareness of the Program through educational institutions and other appropriate entities as an incentive to health care providers to practice in underserved areas; and Make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on any necessary changes to the Program. On or before October 1, 2028, and every 3 years thereafter, the Council shall report to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on the activities and recommendations of the Council.