5.__Rulemaking.__Dirigo Health may adopt rules as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.__Unless otherwise specified, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

6. Annual report.__Beginning September 1, 2004, and annually thereafter, the board shall report on the impact of Dirigo Health on the small group and individual health insurance markets in this State and any reduction in the number of uninsured individuals in the State. The board shall also report on

membership in Dirigo Health, the administrative expenses of Dirigo Health, the extent of coverage, the effect on premiums, the number of covered lives, the number of Dirigo Health Insurance policies issued or renewed and Dirigo Health Insurance premiums earned and claims incurred by health insurance carriers offering Dirigo Health Insurance.__The board shall submit the report to the Governor, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs, the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health insurance and financial services matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services matters.

7.__Technical assistance from other state agencies.__Other state agencies, including, but not limited to, the bureau, the Department of Human Services, Maine Revenue Services and the Maine Health Data Organization, shall provide technical assistance and expertise to Dirigo Health upon request.

8. Legal counsel. The Attorney General, when requested, shall furnish any legal assistance, counsel or advice Dirigo Health requires in the discharge of its duties.

9.__Coordination with federal, state and local health care systems.__Dirigo Health shall institute a system to coordinate the activities of Dirigo Health with the health care programs of the Federal Government and state and municipal governments.

10.__Initial staffing.__Upon request from the board, the Governor shall provide staffing assistance to Dirigo Health in the initial phases of its operation.

11.__Advisory committees.__Dirigo Health may appoint advisory committees to advise and assist Dirigo Health.__Members of an advisory committee serve without compensation but may be