Section 13-108 - Advisory Council -- Specific Powers as to Hereditary and Congenital Disorders

To preserve and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of this State, the Advisory Council may: (1) Gather and give out information to further the public’s understanding of hereditary and congenital disorders; (2) Reevaluate continually the need for and the effectiveness of State hereditary and congenital disorders programs; (3) Make any necessary recommendation to end any unjustified discrimination that might result from identification of an individual as a carrier of a hereditary disorder, but this item does not affect any right of anyone to seek or have any other redress for this discrimination; (4) Advise the Secretary as to the need for rules, regulations, and standards for the detection and management of hereditary and congenital disorders; (5) Participate actively in the development of the rules and regulations adopted by the Department; and (6) Assist the Department in prioritizing its efforts.