A-2.7. Presiding Chair and Vice-Chair
In compliance with Government Code § 531.0736, Board members will elect a Chair. The Chair must be a physician, a voting member, 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, 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 member term, the Chair and Vice-Chair will serve until the Board elects a successor; however, a presiding officer may not remain in office past his or her membership term.
The role of the Chair and Vice-Chair is to:
- Report to the HHSC;
- Provide leadership in conducting Board meetings;
- Promote, maintain, and encourage a participatory environment;
- Ensure the Board adheres to its charge;
- Confer with HHSC Board Liaison in:
- Identifying the need for and calling meetings to accomplish the work of the Board; and
- Agenda planning and preparation for Board meetings; and
- Confer with HHSC Board Liaison to acquire the support needed for Board operations.