EXECUTIVE|DISORDER
Executive Order 13137
Amendment to Executive Order 12975, as Amended, National Bioethics Advisory Commission
Ordered by William J. Clinton on September 15, 1999
Summary
Amends earlier EO, clarifying membership criteria for National Bioethics Advisory Commission. Sets categories of required expertise, ensures balance between scientists and non-scientists, mandates geographic, ethnic, and gender diversity. Limits terms to two years, allows continuation until successor appointed, extends commission duration to October 2001.
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