Members will be appointed by the Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Protection Branch, on recommendation by the Director General, LCDC and the Executive Secretary and following consultation with the Committee Chairperson. Members will include recognized experts in paediatrics, infectious diseases, immunology, microbiology, internal medicine, community medicine, epidemiology, public health and immunization delivery. Consideration will be given to ensure appropriate geographic and expertise representation. Members terms will be limited to a maximum four-year period. In appropriate circumstances, the Branch may consider an extension to an individual's term of office for up to another four years.
All provincial epidemiologists are liaison representatives.
Liaison and ex-officio representatives are recommended by their organizations for a period of time specified by their organization, and appointed by the ADM, HPB, in the same manner as members. The Branch will endeavour to ensure that appointments are scheduled in such a way as to allow for the systematic rotation of membership and representation. An individual may withdraw from service as a committee member or representative at any time, upon written notification to the Branch. Membership may be terminated for cause at any time on written notice from the Branch. They must refrain from any conflict of interest and, indeed, its very appearance.