(a) In the event of unusual circumstances affecting the administration of a nursing home, such as death or disability of the licensed administrator, his resignation or dismissal, or other valid reasons as determined by the board, the board may, in its discretion, issue without examination a temporary permit as nursing home administrator to an applicant who provides proof under oath, on forms prescribed by the board, that he (i) meets the criteria of age, citizenship and good moral character and suitability as provided in this act; (ii) has been nominated to be the nursing home administrator in this one particular facility which shall be identified on his application; and (iii) pays the application and license fees set by the board as a requirement for temporary permits.

(b) A temporary permit shall entitle the holder to serve as a nursing home administrator only in the particular facility indicated on his application, and shall be valid for a period as determined by the board, not to exceed one year from the date of issuance, and shall not thereafter be renewed or continued.

(c) Public notice shall be given by the board of the issuance of all temporary permits.