In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Chronic disease” means a noncommunicable condition that is a major cause of sickness or disability, including, but not limited to: Heart disease; Cancer; Arthritis; and Diabetes. “Council” means the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness established by Health-General Article, §13-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Evidence-based program” means a program that: Engages the community in assessment and decision making; Uses data and information systems to inform program activities; Is based on peer-reviewed evidence; Uses program-planning frame works; Conducts evaluation; and Disseminates the results of the evaluation. “Healthy lifestyle” means behaviors that promote wellness and prevent disease including, but not limited to: Maintaining a healthy weight; Engaging in regular physical activity; Refraining from smoking; Limiting consumption of alcohol; Reducing stress; and Getting sufficient sleep. “Quorum” means a majority of the full membership of the Council or of a committee. “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health. The Council shall consist of 34 members appointed by the Secretary according to Health-General Article, §13-203, Annotated Code of Maryland. A member shall: Be a Maryland resident; or If a qualified Maryland resident is not available to be appointed to a Council position, possess special knowledge or training required for the Council position to which they are appointed. A member that is subject to term limits: Shall serve a 4-year term; May serve two consecutive full terms; At the end of a term, shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies; If appointed after a term has begun, shall only serve for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies; and May not be reappointed to the Council for 4 years after serving two consecutive full terms. Members shall serve on at least one committee. The Council Chair shall: Be appointed by the Secretary; Serve a 2-year term; Be allowed to serve two consecutive terms; and Appoint the Chairs of the committees. The Council shall have the following four committees: Arthritis; Diabetes; Heart Disease and Stroke; and Physical Fitness. The Council may create: Additional committees to organize the Council’s work; and Temporary ad hoc committees to accomplish a specific task. Except for the committees created according to §A of this regulation, the Council may dissolve a committee at any time. The Council shall: Provide guidance to the Secretary on Statewide chronic disease prevention and control; Direct the priorities and work of the committees; and Promote evidence-based programs for: Healthy lifestyles; and The prevention, early detection, and treatment of chronic disease. The Council shall submit a report of its activities to the Secretary on or before December 31, 2019 and every 2 years thereafter. Meeting Frequency. The Council shall meet at least two times per year. A committee created by Regulation .03A of this chapter shall meet at least four times per year. Quorum. A quorum shall be present to conduct a Council or committee vote. If a quorum is not present: A meeting may still be held; and An activity requiring a vote shall be deferred to the next meeting with a quorum present. Voting. A member shall have one vote. Voting shall be: In person; or By phone. Attendance. A member shall attend at least: 50 percent of the Council meetings per year; and 75 percent of the meetings of a committee on which the member serves per year. The Council shall ensure that attendance is: Recorded in the meeting minutes; and Submitted to the Secretary at least once per year. The Secretary may remove a member for: Neglect of duty; Incompetence; Misconduct; Malfeasance; Misfeasance in office; or Failing to meet the requirements of §D(1) of this regulation. Health-General Article, §§13-201—13-206, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: January 29, 2018 (45:2 Md. R. 69)