Organizational Mission and Structure for the SC HIV Planning Council
Mission Statement
The mission of the South Carolina HIV Planning Council is to develop a comprehensive, statewide HIV Prevention and Care Plan for a responsive, effective, and efficient continuum of services for persons living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk for HIV infection.
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DHEC Staff Support Functions
Membership
Production of final product (plan)
Epidemiology
Evaluation
Training
Public Relations
* Voting membership limited to 25 persons.
* Of the 25 voting members, a minimum of 5 persons shall be persons living with HIV.The remaining 20 shall be a balance of prevention and care representatives.
* Others to be considered include representatives from Corrections, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Ryan White Title III programs.
DHEC Staff Attending Planning Council Meetings:
Executive Committee Membership (7 voting members)
1. State AIDS Director
2. State HIV Prevention Director
3. State Ryan White Programs Director
4. State ADAP Director
5. State Ryan White Title IV/Perinatal Prevention Director
* Community Co-Chair (elected position)
* DHEC Co-Chair (appointed by DHEC)
* Standing Committee Chairs (5)
* Ex-Officio Members (2): State Director of HIV Prevention, and State Director of Ryan White Programs
Notes
1. Identifying training needs may fall within the scope of the Needs Assessment Committee
2. Youth shall be included in the Prevention Committee
