(1) There is created the Licensed Direct-entry Midwife Board consisting of: (a) four licensed direct-entry midwives; and (b) one member of the general public.

(a) four licensed direct-entry midwives; and

(b) one member of the general public.

(2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.

(3) (a) The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203. (b) The board shall designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to: (i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensed direct-entry midwife; and (ii) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.

(a) The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203.

(b) The board shall designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to: (i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensed direct-entry midwife; and (ii) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.

(i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensed direct-entry midwife; and

(ii) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.

(4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.

(5) Qualified faculty, board members, and other staff of direct-entry midwifery learning institutions may serve as one or more of the licensed Directed-entry midwives on the board.