Sec. 2. Task force membership. Resolved: That the task force consists of 7 members appointed by the Speaker of the House as follows:

1. Two members of the House of Representatives, one of whom serves on the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs;

2. One representative from the Department of Education chosen from a list provided by the Commissioner of Education;

3. One representative from the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services chosen from a list provided by the Commissioner of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services;

4. One educational administrator with experience in mental health issues;

5. One parent whose child has received residential treatment for mental health reasons; and

6. One member of the public with an interest in the residential treatment of youth with mental health issues; and be it further

Sec. 3. Chair; appointments; convening task force. Resolved: That the members of the task force shall elect a chair by majority vote. The Speaker of the House shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council when all appointments have been made. The executive director shall call and convene the first meeting of the task force within 30 days after all appointments have been made. The task force shall meet at least 3 times before submitting a report on its findings; and be it further

Sec. 4. Duties. Resolved: That the task force may hold public meetings, gather information and request necessary data from public and private entities in order to accomplish the following duties: