8. One member representing the Maine Association of Mental Health Services;

9. One practicing psychologist, appointed by the President of the Senate; and

10. One practicing psychiatrist, appointed by the Speaker of the House; and be it further

Sec. 3. Chairs. Resolved: That the first-named Senate member is the Senate chair of the commission and the first-named House of Representatives member is the House chair of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 4. Appointments; convening of commission. Resolved: That all appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this resolve. The appointing authorities shall notify the Executive Director of the Legislative Council once all appointments have been completed. Within 15 days after appointment of all members, the chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the commission; and be it further

Sec. 5. Duties. Resolved: That the commission shall examine issues associated with access to prescription medication for persons with mental illness. Specifically, the commission shall examine:

1. Limitations to access to prescription medication for persons with mental illness in this State presented by the numbers of treating psychiatrists and child psychiatrists in the various counties of the State;

2. Whether medication is being prescribed for persons with mental illness when other mental health interventions might be more appropriate; and

3. Whether prescriptive authority for psychotropic drugs should be extended to other health care professionals. In examining this issue, the commission shall review the experience of other states that have extended such prescriptive authority; and be it further

Sec. 6. Staff assistance. Resolved: That, upon approval of the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis shall provide necessary staffing services to the commission; and be it further