There is a Governor’s Wellmobile Program within the University of Maryland School of Nursing. The purpose of the Program is to: Deliver primary and preventive health care services to geographically underserved communities and uninsured individuals around the State; and Provide principal training sites for the University of Maryland School of Nursing that will expand student learning opportunities in the care of underserved populations. The Program shall be operated, managed, and administered by the University of Maryland School of Nursing. The operation, management, and administration of the Program shall be funded as provided for in the State budget.

There is a Governor’s Wellmobile Program Advisory Board. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to assist the University of Maryland School of Nursing in overseeing and raising funds for the Program. The Advisory Board consists of nine individuals, of whom: One shall be the Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing; One shall be a member of the House of Delegates appointed by the Speaker; One shall be a member of the Senate appointed by the President; Two shall have business expertise; Two shall have health expertise; and Two shall have media or marketing expertise. Except for the ex officio and legislative members, the members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing shall serve as the chairman of the Advisory Board. Except for the ex officio and legislative members, the term of a member is 3 years. Except for the ex officio and legislative members, the terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on October 1, 2000. At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed. A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed. The Board shall meet at least four times each year, at the times and places that it determines.

The University of Maryland School of Nursing and the Advisory Board shall ensure that the following geographic areas are served by the Program: Western Maryland; The Washington metropolitan area; The Baltimore metropolitan area; Southern/Central Maryland; The upper Eastern Shore; and The lower Eastern Shore. The University of Maryland School of Nursing and the Advisory Board shall: Develop partnerships with local health departments, hospitals, schools, community associations, businesses, and other entities that can facilitate the provision of primary and preventive health care services through the Program; Solicit public and private grants and donations on behalf of the Program; and Develop a mechanism for receiving third party reimbursement. The University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus may establish a nonprofit corporation to accept any public and private grants or donations made to the Program. The accounts and transactions of the Governor’s Wellmobile Program shall be subject to audit by the Legislative Auditor in accordance with §§ 2–1220 through 2–1227 of the State Government Article.