C.__The Speaker of the House shall appoint 3 members, one who is a registered nurse who represents a statewide association of nurse executives and one who represents nurse educators.__Of the initial appointees, the Speaker shall designate 2 to serve 2-year terms and one to serve a one-year term.

D.__Except as provided in paragraphs A to C, all members of the board serve for 2-year terms.

E.__At the first meeting of the board each year, the board shall elect a member to serve as chair.

F.__Board members not otherwise compensated by their employers may be reimbursed for expenses for their service on the board.

3.__Powers.__The center may employ an executive director and may seek and accept outside funding to support the work of the center.

Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2004.

SUMMARY

This bill establishes the Health Care Workforce Center to provide an ongoing strategy for the allocation of the State's resources to the health care workforce in this State. The center will develop a strategic plan, convene groups of interested parties to recommend systemic changes and enhance and promote recruitment, recognition and retention of the health care workforce. The center will be directed by an 8- member board.