To carry out sections 1079–1081 and 1086 of this title, the Secretary of Defense may establish advisory committees on insurance, medical service, and health plans, to advise and make recommendations to him. He shall prescribe regulations defining their scope, activities, and procedures. Each committee shall consist of the Secretary, or his designee, as chairman, and such other persons as the Secretary may select. So far as possible, the members shall be representative of the organizations in the field of insurance, medical service, and health plans. They shall serve without compensation but may be allowed transportation and a per diem payment in place of subsistence and other expenses.
Pub. L. 85–861, § 1(25)(B)72 Stat. 1449Pub. L. 89–614, § 2(8)80 Stat. 866(Added , , ; amended , , .)
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Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
1082 | 37:413. | |
The word “organizations” is inserted for clarity. The words “consult” and “or plans” are omitted as surplusage.
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 87Pub. L. 85–861, § 36B(5)72 Stat. 1570A prior section 1082, , , related to extension of time limit for making ballots available, prior to repeal by , , , as superseded by the Federal Voting Assistance Act of 1955 which is classified to subchapter I–D (§ 1973cc et seq.) of chapter 20 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
Amendments
Pub. L. 89–6141966— substituted “Contracts for health care” for “Contracts for medical care for spouses and children” in section catchline and included reference to section 1086 in text.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1966 Amendment
Pub. L. 89–614section 3 of Pub. L. 89–614section 1071 of this titleFor effective date of amendment by , see , set out as a note under .
Termination of Advisory Committees
Advisory committees in existence on , to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period following , unless, in the case of a committee established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such committee is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a committee established by the Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law. See sections 1001(2) and 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.