Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-19.3 - Organization of the committee

The board shall appoint the members of the INAPC.

(1) Membership. The membership of the INAPC includes, but is not limited to:

a. The executive director of the board or the director's designee from the board's staff;

b. One board of nursing licensee who has maintained sobriety for a period of no less than two years following successful completion of a recovery program;

c. One licensed health care provider with expertise in substance use disorders;

d. One licensed provider with expertise in mental health; and

e. One public member.

(2) Officers. At the last meeting of each calendar year, the INAPC shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson, each of whom will begin serving a one-year term on January 1.

a. The chairperson is responsible for offering guidance and direction to staff between regularly scheduled committee meetings, including guidance and direction concerning negotiation and execution of initial agreements, contracts, and program descriptions and interim restrictions on practice, on behalf of the committee. The INAPC retains authority to review all interim decisions at its discretion.

b. The vice chairperson is responsible for providing guidance and direction to staff between regularly scheduled committee meetings if the chairperson is unavailable or unable to assist in a particular matter.

(3) Terms. Committee members, except the executive director or designee, shall be appointed for three-year terms and shall serve for a maximum of three terms. Each term shall expire on December 31 of the third year of the term.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-19.3

Adopted by IAB October 28, 2015/Volume XXXVIII, Number 09, effective 12/2/2015