STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGENCY PRIMER: “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW”

The Legislature, through the work of the Joint Finance Committee, then holds hearings and votes on the budget through the spring and summer of the odd year. [...] The Board consists of seven members with no term expiration dates: the Attorney General, the Secretary of Health Services, and the Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, or their designees; the chairperson of the Pharmacy Examining Board, the chairperson of the Medical Examining Board, the chairperson of the Dentistry Examining Board, and the chairperson of the Board of Nursing,. [...] • Appointments: The members of the Plumbers Council are appointed by the Secretary of the Department of Safety and Professional Services. [...] STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16 • Appointments: The members of the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling and Social Work Examining Board are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve 4-year terms. [...] • Appointments: The members of the Board of Nursing are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Legislature to serve 4-year terms.