Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Ms. Aisha Nixon for appointment as a voting member of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission, filling a vacancy previously held by Frank Meyers. This nomination is in accordance with the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Enactment Act of 2018. Ms. Nixon, a resident of Ward 7 in Washington, DC, has extensive experience in health professional licensing and regulatory oversight, currently serving as the Associate Director for the Office of Health Professional Licensing Boards within the District of Columbia Department of Health. Her background includes managing multiple licensing boards and programs, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering partnerships to enhance public health and safety.
The proposed resolution confirms Ms. Nixon's appointment and outlines the process for the Council of the District of Columbia to consider her nomination. It emphasizes her qualifications and experience, which include overseeing approximately 100,000 licensees and implementing significant regulatory initiatives. The resolution is set to take effect immediately upon adoption, and a copy will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Office of the Mayor. The legal sufficiency of the resolution has been reviewed and deemed unobjectionable by the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor.