(a)      With the approval of the Governor, the Secretary may create advisory units.

      (b)      (1)      Each advisory unit created under this section shall include at least 1 consumer member.

            (2)      Each consumer member of an advisory unit created under this section shall be a member of the general public.

            (3)      A consumer member of an advisory unit created under this section may not be required to meet the qualifications for the professional members of the unit.