(1) The Committee for Research on Disability at the State Level shall consist of the following members, namely:-
(a) An eminent person having vast experience in the field of science and Medical research to be nominated by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi, ex officio-Chairperson;
(b) Representative from the Directorate of Health Services, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi – Member;
(c) Representative from the Delhi Medical Council, preferably a doctor with disability- Member;
(d) Five members as representatives from a registered state level organization representing each of the five groups of specified disabilities in the Schedule of the Act , to be nominated by the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi – Members:
Provided that at least one representative of the registered organizations is a woman;
(e) Representative from an autonomous institution in the field of Disability under the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi - Member;
(f) Director of Department of Social Welfare in the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi – Member Secretary;
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(2) The Chairperson may co-opt any expert in the subject matter of disability in which the research is proposed.
(3) The term of office of the nominated members shall be for a period of three years from the date on which they enter upon office but the nominated members shall be eligible for re-nomination for one more term.
(4) One half of the members shall constitute the quorum of the meeting.
(5) The non-official members and special invitees shall be entitled for travelling allowance and dearness allowance as admissible to a Group A or equivalent officer of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi.
(6) The Committee shall be provided with such clerical and other staff as the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi may consider necessary.