233.04(3b)(a)4.

4. Assisting health programs and personnel throughout the state and region in the delivery of health care.

233.04(7)(c)1.

1. Any improvements or modifications made by the authority to on-campus facilities that are leased to the authority under the lease agreement.

233.04(7m)(d)

(d) A provision that requires the board of regents to make reasonable charges for any services provided by the board of regents to the authority.

233.04

233.04 Duties of authority. The authority shall do all of the following:

233.04(3)

(3) Contract for any legal services required for the authority.

233.04(3b)

(3b)

233.04(7)(c)2.

2. Any facility that the authority constructs on state-owned land.

233.04(7)(h)

(h) A provision on a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.

233.04(7g)

(7g)

233.04(7m)(b)

(b) Provisions that ensure support of the educational, research and clinical activities of the University of Wisconsin-Madison by the authority.

233.04(5)

(5) Establish the authority’s annual budget and monitor the fiscal management of the authority.

233.04(7)(c)

(c) A provision that gives the state ownership of all of the following:

233.04(7m)(e)

(e) A provision establishing a mechanism for the resolution of disputes.

233.04(7p)

(7p)

233.04(3b)(a)1.

1. Delivering high-quality health care to patients using the hospitals and to those seeking care from its programs, including a commitment to provide such care for the medically indigent.

233.04(3b)(a)2.

2. Providing an environment suitable for instructing medical and other health professions students, physicians, nurses and members of other health-related disciplines.

233.04(3b)(a)3.

3. Sponsoring and supporting research in the delivery of health care to further the welfare of the patients treated and applying the advances in health knowledge to alleviate human suffering, promote health and prevent disease.

233.04(1)

(1) By October 1, 1997, and annually thereafter, submit to the chief clerk of each house of the legislature under § 13.172 (2), the president of the board of regents, the secretary of administration and the governor a report on the patient care, education, research and community service activities and accomplishments of the authority and an audited financial statement, certified by an independent auditor, of the authority’s operations.

233.04(2)

(2) Subject to § 233.10, develop and implement a personnel structure and other employment policies for employees of the authority.

233.04(3b)(a)

(a) Except as provided in par. (b), maintain, control and supervise the use of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, for the purposes of:

233.04(3b)(b)

(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply unless a lease agreement under sub. (7) or (7g) and an affiliation agreement under sub. (7m) or (7p) are in effect that comply with all applicable requirements of those provisions. In the event either of these agreements are not in effect, the on-campus facilities and any improvements, modifications or other facilities specified in sub. (c) shall transfer to the board of regents.

233.04(6)

(6) Procure liability insurance covering its officers, employees and agents and procure insurance against any loss in connection with its property and other assets.

233.04(7)

(7) Subject to § 233.05 (1) and 1995 Wisconsin Act 27, section 9159 (2) (k), negotiate and enter into a lease agreement with the board of regents to lease the on-campus facilities beginning on June 29, 1996, for an initial period of not more than 30 years. The lease agreement shall include all of the following:

233.04(7)(a)

(a) A provision that requires the authority to pay the state an amount determined under this paragraph for the lease of the on-campus facilities that are leased under the agreement. The amount of the rental payment for the on-campus facilities may not be less than the greater of the following:

233.04(7)(a)1.

1. An amount equal to the debt service accruing during the term of the lease agreement on all outstanding bonds issued by the state for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction or improvement of on-campus facilities that are leased under the agreement, regardless of whether these bonds are issued before or after the lease agreement is entered into. The definition of “bond” under § 233.01 (4) does not apply to this subdivision.

233.04(7)(a)2.

2. A nominal amount determined by the parties to be necessary to prevent the lease agreement from being unenforceable because of a lack of consideration.

233.04(7)(b)

(b) A provision that requires the authority to conduct its operations in such a way so that it will not adversely affect the exclusion of interest on bonds issued by the state from gross income under 26 USC 103 for federal income tax purposes.

233.04(7)(d)

(d) A provision that specifies an amount and that exempts any construction or improvement project on state-owned land that costs less than the amount from review and approval under § 16.85 (14).

233.04(7)(e)

(e) Any provision necessary to ensure that the general management and operation of the on-campus facilities are consistent with the mission and responsibilities of the University of Wisconsin System specified in §§ 36.01 and 36.09.

233.04(7)(g)

(g) A provision that protects the board of regents from all liability associated with the management, operation, use or maintenance of the on-campus facilities. No such provision shall make the authority liable for the acts or omissions of any officer, employee or agent of the board of regents, including any student who is enrolled at an institution within the University of Wisconsin System, unless the officer, employee or agent acts at the direction of the authority.

233.04(7g)(a)

(a) Submit any modification, extension or renewal of the lease agreement under sub. (7) to the joint committee on finance. No extension or renewal of the lease agreement may be for a period of more than 30 years. Modification, extension or renewal of the agreement may be made as proposed by the authority and the board of regents only upon approval of the committee.

233.04(7g)(b)

(b) If the committee does not approve an extension or renewal of the agreement, the on-campus facilities and any improvements, modifications or other facilities specified in sub. (c) shall transfer to the board of regents.

233.04(7g)(c)

(c) This subsection does not apply to an automatic extension of the lease agreement under § 233.05 (1).

233.04(7m)

(7m) Subject to 1995 Wisconsin Act 27, section 9159 (2) (k), negotiate and enter into an affiliation agreement with the board of regents. The affiliation agreement shall take effect on June 29, 1996. The initial period of the affiliation agreement shall run concurrently with the initial period of the lease agreement under sub. (7), and the affiliation agreement shall include all of the following:

233.04(7m)(a)

(a) A provision that ensures the authority retains cash reserves at a level not lower than the level recommended by the independent auditor specified under sub. (1).

233.04(7m)(c)

(c) A provision that requires the development of standards relating to the selection and financing by the authority of any corporation or partnership that provides health-related services. The standards shall be consistent with the missions of the authority and the board of regents.

233.04(7p)(a)

(a) Submit any modification, extension or renewal of the affiliation agreement under sub. (7m) to the joint committee on finance. No extension or renewal of the affiliation agreement may be for a period of more than 30 years. Modification, extension or renewal of the agreement may be made as proposed by the authority and the board of regents only upon approval of the committee.

233.04(7p)(b)

(b) If the committee does not approve an extension or renewal of the agreement, the on-campus facilities and any improvements, modifications or other facilities specified in sub. (c) shall transfer to the board of regents.

233.04(7p)(c)

(c) This subsection does not apply to an automatic extension of the affiliation agreement under § 233.05 (2).

233.04(9)

(9) Provide, on a monthly basis, the secretary of administration with such financial and statistical information as is required by the secretary of administration.

233.04(10)

(10) If Children’s Hospital and Health System ceases to operate a poison control center under § 255.35, administer a statewide poison control program.