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KRS 164.476 created the Kentucky Lung Cancer Research Fund, the Kentucky Lung Cancer Research Project and the Kentucky Lung Cancer Research Governance Board to implement clinical and research programs related to lung cancer research. KRS 164.470(2) attaches the KLCR Program Governance Board (B) to the Council for administrative purposes and the funding for the program is assigned to the Council. Funds are to be distributed annually to the University of Kentucky's Markey Cancer Center, and to the University of Louisville's Brown Cancer Center, by recommendation of the Governance Board. The Governance Board is appointed by the governor and has representation from other cancer centers, the Council on Postsecondary Education, and two members at large. These members serve 4-year terms.