New Jersey § 18a:64g-6

§ 18a:64g-6.

a. There is established a nine-member advisory board to be designated as the University

Hospital Community Oversight Board. The purpose of the board shall be to ensure that the mission of the hospital and

the intent of the “Agreements Reached Between Community and Government Negotiators

Regarding New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry and Related Matters of April

30, 1968” to provide a comprehensive health program to the community in the City of

Newark, including, but not limited to, ensuring access to all essential health care

services provided by the hospital, are upheld. b. The membership of the University Hospital Community Oversight Board shall be comprised

of: (1) four members who shall serve ex officio, including: the President of Rutgers

University; and the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Medical

Officer of University Hospital; and (2) five public members to be appointed as follows: (a) two representatives of organized labor, one appointed by the head of the largest

union that is affiliated with the AFL-CIO and represents persons employed at University

Hospital and one appointed by the head of the largest union that is not affiliated

with the AFL-CIO and represents persons employed at University Hospital; (b) one person who is a resident of the City of Newark appointed by the Governor,

with the advice and consent of the Senate; (c) one person who is a resident of the City of Newark appointed by the President

of the Senate; and (d) one person appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly. c. The public members of the board shall serve for a five-year term; except that

of the members first appointed, three shall serve for a term of five years, one for

a term of three years, and one for a term of two years. A member of the board shall serve until the member's successor is appointed. A vacancy in the membership, occurring other than by expiration of term, shall be

filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only. d. The members of the board shall select a chairperson and vice chairperson from among

themselves. The board shall organize as soon as practicable following the appointment of its

members. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary who need not be a member of the board. e. The board shall meet at such times and places as it shall designate. f. University Hospital shall provide such staff support to the board as it deems necessary

to carry out its duties.