; and (2) to the extent possible, shall include individuals who have had COVID–19. (d) Method of providing for council (1) In general In providing for a council for purposes of subsection (a), a chief elected official of a qualified government entity receiving a grant under this subtitle may establish the council directly or designate an existing entity to serve as the council, subject to paragraph (2). (2) Consideration regarding designation of council In making a determination of whether to establish or designate a council under paragraph (1), a chief elected official of a qualified government entity receiving a grant under this subtitle shall give priority to the designation of an existing entity that has demonstrated experience in planning for the COVID–19 and other infectious diseases health care service needs within the qualified community and in the implementation of such plans in addressing those needs. Any existing entity so designated shall be expanded to include a broad representation of the full range of entities that provide such services within the geographic area to be served. (e) Duties A COVID–19/infectious disease health services planning council shall— (1) determine the size and demographics of the population of individuals who have or had COVID–19 or other infectious disease, as well as the size and demographics of the estimated population of individuals with COVID–19 or other infectious disease who are unaware of their COVID–19 or other infectious disease status; (2) determine the needs of such population, with particular attention to— (A) individuals who have or had COVID–19 or other infectious disease and are not receiving health care with respect to COVID–19 or such disease; (B) disparities in access and services among affected subpopulations and historically underserved communities; and (C) individuals who are unaware that such individual has or had COVID–19 or other infectious disease