The Palliative Care Advisory Council shall consist of 18 public members, appointed by the commissioner of health as follows:
(1) two physicians, of which one is certified by the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine;
(2) two registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses, of which one is certified by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses;
(3) one care coordinator experienced in working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;
(4) one spiritual counselor experienced in working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;
(5) three licensed health professionals, such as complementary and alternative health care practitioners, dietitians or nutritionists, pharmacists, or physical therapists, who are neither physicians nor nurses, but who have experience as members of a palliative care interdisciplinary team working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;
(6) one licensed social worker experienced in working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;
(7) four patients or personal caregivers experienced with serious or chronic illness;
(8) one representative of a health plan company;
(9) one physician assistant that is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; and
(10) two members from any of the categories described in clauses (1) to (9).
Members of the council shall serve for a term of three years and may be reappointed. Members shall serve until their successors have been appointed.