dards for the operation of dialysis and renal
transplantation centers, and sets standards for the
acceptance of a patient into the treatment phase of
such programs. Patients accepted into the treat-
ment phase of the program are eligible for State
medical assistance. The Commission also institutes
and supervises educational programs on kidney
disease and its treatment and prevention for the
public and providers of health services. The Com-
mission evaluates the entire kidney disease pro-
gram annually and reports such evaluation to the
Governor.

The Commission consists of twelve members, six
of whom are appointed at the discretion of the
Governor. The remaining six members are ap-
pointed from lists of at least three names each
submitted by the Kidney Foundation of Maryland,
the Regional Medical Programs of Maryland, the
medical faculties of the University of Maryland
and The Johns Hopkins University, and the Medi-
cal and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland. Of the
members appointed at the Governor's discretion,
four must be lay members to the field of medicine,
while two represent the medical insurance indus-
try. No member may serve more than two consecu-
tive four-year terms. The Commission appoints the
executive director (Code Health-General Article,
secs. 13-303 through 13-307).

COMMISSION ON MEDICAL
DISCIPLINE OF MARYLAND

Chairperson: Hilary T. O'Herlihy, M.D., 1986

Reynaldo L. Lee-Lacer, M.D., 1985; Karl F.
Mech, M.D., 1985; Alexander Williams, Jr.,
1985; Margaret F. McKean, 1986; Merton
White, M.D., 1986; Robert L. Young, Jr., M.D.,
1986; Thomas C. Cimonetti, M.D., 1987; one
vacancy.

Ex officio: J. D. Drinkard, M.D., 1985; Donald T.
Lewers, M.D., 1986.

Executive Director: Avon Bellamy

201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-7058

The Commission on Medical Discipline of Mary-
land was created by Chapter 469, Acts of 1968.

The Commission refers any case coming to its
attention to the appropriate local county society or
committee of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty
of the State of Maryland for investigation and
report. The report must be acted upon within
ninety days unless there is a time extension granted
by the Commission. The report must contain such

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recommendations as the investigation reveals
might be necessary for adequate disciplinary proce-
dures. The recommendations are then considered
by the Commission.

The Commission consists of eleven members
appointed for three-year terms. The president-elect
of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Mary-
land, and the Faculty's Council chairperson serve
ex officio. The Secretary of Health and Mental
Hygiene appoints seven members, including six
practicing licensed physicians and one member of
the Board. The Governor appoints two consumer
members with the advice of the Secretary of Health
and Mental Hygiene and the advice and consent of
the Senate (Code Health Occupations Article, secs.
14-401 through 14-512).

STATE COMMISSION ON PHYSICAL

FITNESS

Chairperson: Beverly B. Byron, 1985

Morton Diamond, 1985; Jennie M. Forehand,
1985; Norman Locksley, 1985; Judith C. Mero,
1985; Nelson Butler, 1986; Arthur V. Curtis, Jr.,
1986; Diane Lawrence, 1986; James E. Narron,
1986; Shirley Stewart, 1986; Eleanor M.
Tickner, 1986; Stephen P. Yeagle, Ph.D., 1986;
Harold Cordts, 1987; George W. Gephart, 1987;
Harold J. Jennifer, Jr., 1987; Rita Knox, 1987;
Jerlyn A. Manuel, Ed.D., 1987; Lois M. Shofer,
Ph.D., 1987; Carl E. Smith, 1987; Heinz W.
Lenz, 1988; Sandra J. Queen, 1988; Helen M.
Stemler, 1988; Agnes M. Taylor, 1988; Genie L.
Wessel, 1988; Gregory B. Wright, 1988; Robert
G. Zeigler, 1988.

Executive Director: Linda Vanderhoff

201 W. Preston St.
Baltimore 21201 Telephone: 383-4040

The State Commission on Physical Fitness was
created by Chapter 606, Acts of 1963, to protect
and improve the physical fitness of the residents of
this State. It disseminates information about physi-
cal fitness, and collects and assembles information
from State departments and agencies. To further
its work, the Commission maintains liaison with
the State Department of Education, the City of
Baltimore and county Boards of Education, private
and parochial schools, and physical fitness com-
missions.

The Commission consists of twenty-five mem-
bers appointed by the Governor upon recommen-
dation of the Secretary of Health and Mental
Hygiene. Members serve four-year terms and are
chosen for their interest or experience in physical