24. A consultation forum is established. It is composed of 27 members, including 18 citizens from each of the regions of Québec who do not represent a special interest group and nine other persons with special expertise in the field of health and social services.
These persons are appointed by the Commissioner for a three-year term.
They may be remunerated as determined by the Government and are entitled to the reimbursement of expenses incurred in the exercise of their functions, on the conditions and to the extent determined by the Government.