1. A. Composition and appointment of committee members. The board shall appoint a minimum of a five member voluntary advisory committee which shall be composed of at least three registered nurses and other representatives. The committee shall include one member not employed by a participating agency.

   1. (1) There shall be no more than one representative from any one agency serving on the advisory committee at any one time.
   2. (2) Members of the committee shall serve for staggered terms of two years and may be reappointed to the advisory committee.

2. B. Responsibility of advisory committee.

   1. (1) The advisory committee shall review applications for initial approval, program evaluations, and changes in medication aide programs, and shall make recommendations to the board.
   2. (2) The advisory committee shall provide consultation to medication aide programs as requested or directed by the board.
   3. (3) Members of the advisory committee may serve as survey visitors to medication aide programs for approval, consultation and evaluation visits.

[16.12.5.18 NMAC - Rp, 16.12.5.18 NMAC, 12/13/2022]