Washington DC Regional Planning Commission on Health and HIV

**Total public members:** 47 **Method of Appointment:** Appointed by Mayor **Length of Appointment:** 3 years **Residency:** Strong preference for DC residents from all 8 wards **Paid board:** No (all roles are voluntary) **Description:** The Washington DC Regional Planning Commission on Health and HIV shall increase collaboration, efficiency, and innovation with government partners and community stakeholders to achieve a more coordinated response in addressing HIV across the care continuum from prevention to treatment. **Commission Membership:** 3 District of Columbia Agency designees, 8 members appointed by the Mayor. **Qualifications for Appointment:** Each voting member shall have expertise in at least one of the following areas: health care providers, community based organizations serving populations affected by HIV and AIDS, social services providers, mental health providers and substance abuse providers, local public health agencies, hospital/health care planning agencies, affected communities, non-elected community leaders.