Section 15.917. Same; attached council.

 

(1)   Rural health development council. There is created in the University of Wisconsin System a rural health development council consisting of 17 members nominated by the governor, and with the advice and consent of the senate appointed, for 5-year terms, and the secretary of health services, or his or her designee. The appointed members shall include all of the following:

(a) A representative of the University of Wisconsin Medical School.

(b) A representative of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.

(c) A representative of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority.

(d) One representative of a private lender that makes loans in rural areas.

(e) A representative of a hospital located in a rural area and a representative of a clinic located in a rural area.

(f) A physician licensed under ch. 448 , a dentist licensed under ch. 447 , a nurse licensed under ch. 441 , and a dental hygienist licensed under ch. 447 , all of whom practice in a rural area, and a representative of public health services.

(g) The secretary of agriculture, trade and consumer protection or the secretary's designee.

(h) The secretary of workforce development or the secretary's designee.

(i) A representative of an economic development organization operating in a rural area.

(j) A member of the public from a rural area.

2009 a. 28 ss. 40g to 40n , 43 to 43g ; 2011 a. 32 .