In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. “Advisory committee” means a committee established by statute or regulation that functions as a subunit of a health occupations board. “Health occupations board” means a board authorized to issue a license, certificate, or registration under this article. An individual may not serve concurrently as a member of a health occupations board or an advisory committee and as an elected officer of a professional association organized under the laws of the State that represents and advocates for the interests of the individuals regulated by that health occupations board.