(1) Employ an executive director and no more than two other staff positions, at least one of whom shall be an independent doctorally-prepared nurse researcher;

(2) Adopt a mission statement and operational policy;

(3) Elect a chairperson;

(4) Establish committees of the board as needed;

(5) Seek input from individuals and community groups interested in the issue of nursing shortages;

(6) Implement the major functions of the center for nursing; and

(7) Seek and accept nonstate funds for carrying out the mission of the center for nursing. [L 2003, c 198, pt of §2]