A-2.7. Presiding Chair and Vice-Chair

In compliance with Government Code section 531.0736(f), Board members will elect a chair. The chair must be a physician, a voting member that has access to the confidential drug pricing information, and will serve a term of two years. The chair will serve no more than two consecutive terms. In the event that the chair is unable to complete his or her term for any reason, a new chair will be elected by members.

The members will also elect a vice-chair every two years to serve in the chair's temporary absence. The vice-chair must be a physician or pharmacist, a voting member that has access to the confidential drug information, and will serve a term of two years. Similar to the chair, the vice-chair will serve no more than two consecutive terms. In the event the vice-chair is unable to complete his or her term for any reason, a new vice-chair will be elected by members.

Regardless of the expiration of the term, the chair and vice-chair will serve until the Board elects a successor. A member is not eligible to serve in the officer role of chair or vice-chair once another person has been appointed to fill their member’s position on the board.

The role of the chair and vice-chair is to:

• A.) Serve as the lead member on the board and provide updates on board activities and recommendations to HHSC as requested and required;
• B) Provide leadership in conducting Board meetings;
• C) Promote, maintain, and encourage a participatory environment;
• D) Ensure the Board adheres to its charge;
• E) Confer with HHSC Board liaison in:
  • 1)  Identifying the need for and calling meetings to accomplish the work of the Board; and
  • 2) Agenda planning and preparation for Board meetings; and
• F) Confer with HHSC Board liaison to acquire the support needed for Board operations.