§ 23-14.1-5. Duties of the board.
The board shall:
(1) Determine which areas of the state shall be eligible to participate in the loan repayment
program each year, based on health professional shortage area designations;
(2) Receive and consider all applications for loan repayment made by eligible health professionals;
(3) Conduct a careful and full investigation of the ability, character, financial needs,
and qualifications of each applicant;
(4) Consider the intent of the applicant to practice in a health professional shortage
area and to adhere to all the requirements for participation in the loan repayment
program;
(5) Submit to the director a list of those individuals eligible for loan repayment and
amount of loan repayment to be granted;
(6) Promulgate rules and regulations to ensure an effective implementation and administration
of the program;
(7) Within ninety (90) days after the end of each fiscal year, the board shall approve
and submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives,
the president of the senate, and the secretary of state, of its activities during
that fiscal year. The report shall provide: an operating statement summarizing meetings
or hearings held, including meeting minutes, subjects addressed, decisions rendered,
applications considered and their disposition, rules or regulations promulgated, studies
conducted, polices and plans developed, approved, or modified, and programs administered
or initiated; a consolidated financial statement of all funds received and expended
including the source of the funds, a listing of any staff supported by these funds,
and a summary of any clerical, administrative, or technical support received; a summary
of performance during the previous fiscal year including accomplishments, shortcomings,
and remedies; a synopsis of hearings, complaints, suspensions, or other legal matters
related to the committee; a summary of any training courses held pursuant to this
chapter; a briefing on anticipated activities in the upcoming fiscal year, and findings
and recommendations for improvements. The report shall be posted electronically on
the websites of the general assembly and the secretary of state pursuant to the provisions
of § 42-20-8.2. The director of the department of administration shall be responsible for the enforcement
of the provisions of this subsection; and
(8) Conduct a training course for newly appointed and qualified members within six (6)
months of their qualification or designation. The course shall be developed by the
chair of the board, be approved by the board, and be conducted by the chair of the
board. The board may approve the use of any board and/or staff members and/or individuals
to assist with training. The training course shall include instruction in the following
areas: the provisions of chapter 46 of title 42, chapter 14 of title 36, chapter 2 of title 38; and the board's rules and regulations. The director of the department of administration
shall, within ninety (90) days of June 16, 2006, prepare and disseminate training
materials relating to the provisions of chapter 46 of title 42, chapter 14 of title 36, and chapter 2 of title 38.