Section 216-RICR-40-05-23.5 - Advisory Council on MidwiferyA. Within the Department, the Director shall establish an Advisory Council on Midwifery that shall meet at least once a year, and consist of seven (7) members: 2. Three (3) midwives; andB. No member shall be appointed for more than two (2) consecutive full terms. A member appointed for less than a full term (originally, or to fill a vacancy) may serve two (2) full terms in addition to that part of a full term, and a former member shall again be eligible for appointment after a lapse of one (1) or more years. A full term shall be equal to three (3) years.C. Successors to members of the Council whose term expires shall be appointed in such year by the Director to hold office for three (3) years or until their respective successors are appointed.D. The Director may remove any member of the Council for neglect of duty or incompetency and may fill vacancies that occur for any purpose for the remainder of the unexpired term.23.5.1Functions of Advisory CouncilThe Council shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director in matters pertaining to the licensing of midwives and the practice of midwifery. The Council shall advise the Director on such matters as policies affecting qualifications, issuance and renewal, denial or revocation of licenses, and the development of rules and regulations.
23.5.2AdministrationThe Department shall be responsible for the administrative functions required to implement the provisions of the Act and this Part including such duties as: maintaining a register of all licensed midwives; maintaining all records pertaining to the licensing of midwives; staffing the Council; and discharging such other duties as may be warranted.
216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-05-23.5