land's Workmen's Compensation Law, both avail-
able free upon request. The Commission also is-
sues Workmen's Compensation Law of Maryland
(annotated) for which there is a charge.

DEFUNCT INDEPENDENT
AGENCIES

The following independent agencies completed
their assigned task, were abolished, or renamed
prior to the convening of the 1983 session of the
General Assembly. A description of the
responsibilitites of these agencies can be found in
the 1981-1982 edition of the Maryland Manual.
Personnel associated with each agency are listed
only when the agency commenced work after the
deadline for inclusion in the last edition of the
Maryland Manual.

FAIR CAMPAIGN FINANCING
COMMISSION

Abolished by Chapter 263, Acts of 1982.

GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE

In 1982 renamed the Criminal Justice Coordi-
nating Council.

ADVISORY BOARD ON LIABILITY

James Lighthizer, Chairperson

Stuart G. Buppert II; Howard A. Denis; Steven
D. Frenkil; Daniel H. Honemann; William S.
Home; Edward D. Kelleher; James E. Kenkel;
Sidney Kramer; John D. Millar; J. Frank
Nayden; Edward H. Pass; Frederick C.
Sussman.

P.O. Box 1831
Annapolis 21401 Telephone: 224-1821

The Board was established in 1980 to study the
implications of the liabilility of individuals en-
gaged in activities of State and local governmental
and quasi-governmental volunteer units (Chap-
ter 884, Acts of 1980). At the close of the 1982
legislative session, the Board disbanded following
enactment of its recommendations by Chapter
865, Acts of 1982.

Independent Agencies/413

MEDICAL BOARD FOR
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES

Abolished by Chapter 521, Acts of 1982.

COMMISSION ON NURSING ISSUES
IN MARYLAND

Marilyn Goldwater, Chairperson

Carville M. Akehurst; Roberta M. Conti, R.N.;
Dianne M. Crews, R.N.; J. Richard Gaintner,
M.D.; John J. Garrity; Nan B. Hechenberger,
Ph.D.; Gertrude Hodges, R.N.; Paula C.
Hollinger; Lucy Keker; Mildred Pad; Janice
Pickett; Nick Rajacich; Edward P. Thomas;
George D. Webb II; G. Van Velsor Wolf.

224 Lowe Building
Annapolis 21401 Telephone: 841-3028
From Baltimore or Washington: 858-3028

The Commission on Nursing Issues in Mary-
land was established in 1980 to develop the nec-
essary data base to ensure an adequate supply
and proper use of registered professional nurses
to provide quality health care to Marylanders
(Chapter 482, Acts of 1980). The Commission
consisted of sixteen members appointed by the
Governor, one each from the Statewide Health
Coordinating Council, the Medical and Chirur-
gical Faculty of Maryland, the Medical Nurses
Association, Inc., the Board of Medical Examin-
ers of Maryland, the State Board of Examiners of
Nurses, the Health Services Cost Review Com-
mission, the Association of Colleges of Nursing,
and the Council of Nursing Service Administra-
tors. Two members were appointed from the gen-
eral public, and two members each were selected
from the Senate and House of Delegates.

The Commission was to survey the numerical
and geographical distribution of professional reg-
istered nurses in Maryland. It was to identify rea-
sons for and assess health consequences of any
nurse shortage, and recommend ways to increase
the number of nurses where they are needed.

On July 1, 1982, the Commission completed its
mandate. The Commission report represents the
culmination of 18 months of in-depth study. The
Commission researched current nursing issues
and made recommendations noted in the report.
Copies are available from the chairperson.

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION FUND
BOARD

Abolished by Chapter 142, Acts of 1982. Re-
placed by the Subsequent Injury Fund Board in
1982.