; (2) estimate the cost of such a response and maintaining a state of readiness; and (3) hire staff to carry out paragraphs (1) and (2). (c) Timing Not later than 30 days after receipt of an application for an award under this section, the Secretary shall determine whether to award the grant. (d) Funding condition As a condition on receipt of a planning grant under this section, an applicant shall agree to submit to the Secretary an application for a grant under section 2831 no later than 90 days after receiving the planning grant. 2833. Community Infectious Disease Health Services Planning Council (a) Establishment To be eligible for assistance under this subtitle, the chief elected official of the qualified government entity applying for such assistance shall establish or designate a COVID–19/infectious disease health services planning council (in this section referred to as a COVID–19/infectious disease health services planning council ) that shall reflect in its composition the demographics of the populations of individuals with COVID–19 and other infectious diseases in the qualified community involved, with particular consideration given to disproportionately affected and historically underserved groups and subpopulations. (b) Selection criteria Nominations for membership on a COVID–19/infectious disease health services planning council shall be identified through an open process and candidates shall be selected based on locally delineated and publicized criteria. Such criteria shall include a conflict-of-interest standard that is in accordance with subsection (f). (c) Representation A COVID–19/infectious disease health services planning council— (1) shall include representatives of— (A) health care providers, including federally qualified health centers; (B) community-based organizations serving affected populations and AIDS service organizations; (C) social service providers, including providers of housing and homeless services; (D) mental health and substance abuse providers