(a) There is hereby established the Board of Directors of the Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research (“Board”) which shall serve as an advisory board to the Health Care Commission.
(b) The Board shall consist of 10 members. One shall be a public member, appointed by the Governor. Three shall be members of the Delaware State Dental Society, appointed by the Society. One shall be appointed by the Board of Directors of Christiana Care Health Services. One shall be a member of the Delaware Health Care Commission, appointed by the Health Care Commission. One shall be a member of the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, to be appointed by the State Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. One shall be a dental hygienist to be appointed by the Delaware Dental Hygienist Association. One shall represent the Delaware Higher Education Office to be appointed by the Delaware Higher Education Office, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Education. The Delaware State Dental Director shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board.
(c) All members, other than the ex officio member, shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, except the initial appointments. Of the appointed positions, 3 will initially be for 1 year, 3 will initially be for 2 years, and 3 will be for 3 years, to allow for staggered terms. Members may be reappointed 3 times and may serve no longer than 9 years. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy shall be appointed only for the unexpired term.
(d) The Chair shall be elected by the members from among the Board members.
(e) No member of the Board shall receive compensation for that member's duties other than normal travel expenses incurred in carrying out the responsibilities as members.
(f) A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum and shall be sufficient for any action by the Board.
(g) The Board may establish working committees to assist in completing its work.