Organization and functions of the state board of examiners for nursing home

55-01-01-01. Organization and functions of the state board of examiners for nursing home administrators. 1. History. The 1969 legislative assembly created the board of examiners for nursing home administrators by legislation, codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-34. This chapter establishes the state board of examiners for nursing home administrators. The responsibility of the board is to develop and enforce high standards for nursing home administrators. The board's duties and powers are prescribed by law. 2. Board membership. The board consists of nine members. Seven are appointed by the governor: one physician, one hospital administrator, one nurse, and four nursing home administrators. The remaining two members of the board are the state health officer and the executive director of the department of human services. 3. Officers. The board elects a chairperson, a vice chairperson, and a secretary-treasurer from its membership. 4. Inquiries. Inquiries regarding the board may be addressed to: Executive Secretary State Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators 120 West Thayer Avenue Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 History: Amended effective October 1, 1979; November 1, 1981; August 1, 1983; June 1, 1985; January 1, 1992. General Authority: NDCC 28-32-01.1 Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-02.1 1