DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND 20852
Refer to: OCPS
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE CIRCULAR NO. 2007-03
Effective Date: June 20, 2007
TRIBAL LEADERS DIABETES COMMITTEE - CHARTER
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Background |
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Vision Statement |
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Mission Statement |
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Objectives |
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Membership |
6. | Voting |
7. | Leadership |
8. | Technical Advisors |
9. | Meetings |
10. | Supersedure |
11. | Effective Date |
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BACKGROUND. The Special Diabetes Programs for Indians (SDPI), was created by Congress, as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, Public Law
105-33, in recognition of the disproportionate impact of diabetes in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. The Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) was created by the Director, Indian Health Service (IHS), in 1998. The TLDC recommends to the Director, IHS, a process for distributing SDPI funds. The TLDC also provides the IHS and Tribal leadership with an ongoing forum to discuss all matters related to diabetes and the impact of other chronic diseases on AI/AN communities. |
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VISION STATEMENT. The TLDC will empower AI/AN people to live free of diabetes and related chronic diseases through promotion of healthy lifestyles while preserving culture, traditions, and values through Tribal leadership. |
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MISSION STATEMENT. The TLDC will make recommendations to establish broad-based policy and advocacy priorities for diabetes and related chronic disease activities to the Director, IHS.
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OBJECTIVES. The TLDC will:
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MEMBERSHIP. The TLDC membership is composed of individuals selected from the following groups: |
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LEADERSHIP. The TLDC will be led by two Co-chairs: |
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SUPERSEDURE. None |
11. | EFFECTIVE DATE. This circular becomes effective on the date of signature. |