Sec. 3. PL 2001, c. 439, Part ZZZ, §1, sub-§1, ¶G is amended to read:

G. A representative of each of the following, appointed by the Speaker of the House:

(1) A statewide organization that represents Maine senior citizens;

(2) A statewide labor organization;

(3) A statewide organization of nurses;

(4) Large hospitals in the State;

(5) The business community; and

(6) An organization representing the self-employed.; and

(7)__The public.

Sec. 4. PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. ZZZ, §1, sub-§§2 and 3 are amended to read:

2. Chairs. The first-named Senate member is the Senate chair and the first-named House member is the House chair of the board. The Senate and House chairs may continue to serve until successors are appointed.

3. Appointments; convening board. All appointments must be made no later than 30 days following the effective date of this Part. Appointed members may continue to serve until their successors are appointed. The chairs shall call and convene the first meeting of the board within 30 days of completion of all appointments. The board may hold up to 4 meetings after June 30, 2003, all of which must be in the Augusta area.

Sec. 5. PL 2001, c. 439, Pt. ZZZ, §1, sub-§§6 to 9 are amended to read:

6. Staff assistance. The board may contract with and retain staffing and technical assistance from a health policy organization. Upon approval of the Legislative Council, the Office of Policy and Legal Analysis may provide necessary staffing services to the board.