[§302L-1.65]  Early learning board; qualifications; administration priorities.  (a)  Upon the nomination of any voting member to the board established pursuant to section 302L-1.6, the governor shall provide written documentation articulating the administration's goals and priorities with respect to the formation of a highly-functioning, well-balanced board and describing the nominee's qualifications.

     (b)  Each nominee shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

     (1)  Demonstrate integrity, civic virtue, and high ethical standards and be willing to hold fellow board members to the same;

     (2)  Commit to being a conscientious and attentive board member;

     (3)  Have an understanding of best practices in early learning governance or be willing to be trained in best practices in early learning governance; and

     (4)  Have a clear understanding of the board's role in developing and protecting a clear, long-term strategic vision for early learning.

     (c)  Each nominee shall ideally meet the following qualifications:

     (1)  Have substantial leadership experience that illustrates the nominee's ability to function among diverse colleagues as an effective team member, with the ability to articulate, understand, and help shape consensus on board policies; and

     (2)  Demonstrate a deep and abiding interest in early learning and a dedication to the social, academic, and character development of children. [L 2023, c 170, §1]