Section 195-I:2 Automated External Defibrillator Advisory Commission Established.

NEW HAMPSHIRE STATUTES AND CODES

Section 195-I:2 Automated External Defibrillator Advisory Commission Established.

   I. There is hereby established an automated external defibrillator advisory commission which shall provide leadership, education, coordination, and advocacy throughout the state to implement the purposes of this chapter.
   II. The commission shall consist of the following members:
      (a) The governor, or designee.
      (b) The state treasurer.
      (c) Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be a member of the house education committee, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
      (d) One member of the senate, appointed by the senate president.
      (e) The school nurse consultant of the department of education.
      (f) The bureau chief of the bureau of emergency medical services of the department of safety.
      (g) A physician, nominated by the New Hampshire Medical Society.
      (h) Three public members, one of whom shall have business experience, appointed by the governor.
      (i) One member from the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, appointed by such association.
   III. The commission shall:
      (a) Meet at regular times as determined by the commission.
      (b) Review state policies to ensure the achievement of the purposes and policies of this chapter.
      (c) Review and provide coordination strategies for public and private sector efforts and agencies to raise and appropriate funds to ensure the achievement of the purposes and policies of this chapter.
      (d) Publish studies and reports, and hold public seminars and educational events, regarding the need to obtain and maintain automated external defibrillators at appropriate school locations for the safety and protection of students and others participating in or attending school athletic and related activities.
      (e) Advise the general court on legislative initiatives that would further the purposes and policies of this chapter.
   IV. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, except that legislative members shall receive mileage at the legislative rate while attending to the duties of the commission.
   V. The commission shall keep written records of all its proceedings. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. Members who are unable to attend a meeting of the commission may designate a proxy who shall serve as a nonvoting member of the commission for the meeting indicated by the standing member. Members whose presence is not required for a quorum may participate in meetings via telephone or video conferencing, in which case the meeting may be held in a location where such equipment is available, provided that proper notice of the meeting is also provided.
   VI. No member of the commission shall have any personal financial interest in the work of the commission.
   VII. Members of the commission shall be held harmless from either criminal or civil liability for any decisions made or services rendered under the provisions of this subdivision.