2016 US Code
Title 21 - Food and Drugs
Chapter 20 - National Drug Control Program
Subchapter II - Drug-Free Communities
Part B - Advisory Commission
Sec. 1543 - Membership

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Citation 21 U.S.C. § 1543 (2016)
Section Name §1543. Membership
Section Text (a) In general

The President shall appoint 11 members to the Advisory Commission as follows:

(1) four members shall be appointed from the general public and shall include leaders—

(A) in fields of youth development, public policy, law, or business; or

(B) of nonprofit organizations or private foundations that fund substance abuse programs.


(2) four members shall be appointed from the leading representatives of national substance abuse reduction organizations, of which no fewer than three members shall have extensive training or experience in drug prevention.

(3) three members shall be appointed from the leading representatives of State substance abuse reduction organizations.

(b) Chairperson

The Advisory Commission shall elect a chairperson or co-chairpersons from among its members.

(c) Ex officio members

The ex officio membership of the Advisory Commission shall consist of any two officers or employees of the United States that the Director determines to be necessary for the Advisory Commission to effectively carry out its functions.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–690, title I, §1043, as added Pub. L. 105–20, §2(a)(2), June 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 232.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS
CHAPTER 20 - NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER II - DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES
Part B - Advisory Commission
Sec. 1543 - Membership
Contains section 1543
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 111 Stat. 232
Public Law References Public Law 100-690, Public Law 105-20
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