PURPOSE: This rule establishes a licensure advisory board to advise the department regarding licensure policies and administrative rules. (1) The director, Bureau of Quality Improvement, may convene a licensing and certification advisory committee on an ad hoc basis for consultation regarding policies and initiatives of the Bureau of Quality Improvement. The members of the committee shall be geographically representative.

AUTHORITY: sections 630.050 and 630.705, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Aug. 4, 1987, effective Jan. 15, 1988. Amended: Filed April 14, 1988, effective Sept. 11, 1988. Emergency amendment filed March 30, 1990, effective April 15, 1990, expired Aug. 1, 1990. Amended: Filed March 30, 1990, effective June 30, 1990. Amended: Filed July 17, 1995, effective March 30, 1996. *Original authority: 630.050, RSMo 1980, amended 1993, 1995 and 630.705, RSMo 1980, amended 1982, 1984, 1985, 1990. (2/29/96)* MATT BLUNT