Sec. 161.0591. CHAIR.
(a) The position of chair is selected from the commission members by a majority vote of the commission members. The chair serves a term of six months.
(b) The member serving as chair may not vote on a matter before the commission except to break a tie vote.
(c) A commission member may decline to serve as chair.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 799 (S.B. 1368), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 160 (H.B. 2002), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle B - County Officers and Employees
Chapter 161 - County Ethics Commission in Certain Counties
Subchapter B. Creation of Commission; Appointment of Commission Members
Section 161.051. Creation of Commission by Order
Section 161.052. Creation of Commission by Election
Section 161.054. Result of Election
Section 161.055. Appointment of Commission