1. (1) There is created the Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives that consists of the following members:

   1. (a) five nurses in a manner as may be further defined in division rule;
   2. (b) two nurse midwives as defined in Section 58-44a-102; and
   3. (c) two members of the public.
2. (2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.

3. (3) The board shall:

   1. (a) carry out the duties and responsibilities described in Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203 with respect to this chapter and Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act; and
   2. (b) recommend to the division minimum standards for educational programs qualifying a person for licensure or certification under this chapter and Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;
   3. (c) recommend to the division denial, approval, or withdrawal of approval regarding educational programs that meet or fail to meet the established minimum standards; and

   4. (d) designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to:

      1. (i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the conduct of an individual licensed under this chapter or Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act; and
      2. (ii) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.
4. (4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3)(d), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.

Amended by Chapter 507, 2024 General Session