Certification of Vocational Rehabilitation Providers
Section 281-A:69
281-A:69 Vocational Rehabilitation Provider Advisory Board; Rulemaking. –
I. There is hereby established a vocational rehabilitation provider advisory board to advise the commissioner relative to certification procedures for vocational rehabilitation providers. The board shall be composed of 7 members: 5 members shall be vocational rehabilitation providers eligible for certification, appointed by the governor, one public member, appointed by the governor and the director of the division of workers' compensation, or designee.
II. The term of office for each member of the board appointed by the governor shall be for 3 years; provided, however, that of the members initially appointed, 2 shall be appointed for a term of one year, 2 shall be appointed for 2 years, and 2 shall be appointed for 3 years. Three members shall constitute a quorum for conducting business. No member shall serve for more than 2 consecutive terms. Members of the board may be removed from office for cause pursuant to RSA 4:1. The board shall meet as required to carry out its responsibilities. There shall be no monetary compensation provided to members who serve on the board.
III. The board shall develop procedures which the commissioner shall adopt by rule under RSA 541-A, relative to:
(a) The application process for certificates.
(b) Certification categories.
(c) The reviewing and certification process.
(d) Continuing education requirements.
(e) Renewals of certificates.
(f) Fees for initial certificates and renewals and for other services provided under this subdivision.
(g) Grounds for disciplinary proceedings and for revocation and suspensions of certificates.
(h) Content and format of all forms required under this subdivision.
(i) Requirements for certification.
(j) Any other matter necessary to the administration of this subdivision.