Sec. 265.034. AUTHORITY OF BOARD. (a) The board shall act through resolutions adopted by the board. The affirmative vote of four directors is required to adopt a resolution.
(b) The board is a joint agent of the county and the municipality for hospital purposes and shall act solely for the joint benefit of the county and the municipality. However, the board shall act independently in the exercise of powers, duties, and functions under this subchapter.
(c) The board may appoint or employ any agent, employee, or official that the board considers necessary or advisable to carry out any power, duty, or function of the board.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 265 - Joint Municipal and County Hospitals
Subchapter D. Joint County-Municipal Hospital Boards
Section 265.031. Creation of Board
Section 265.032. Appointment of Board
Section 265.034. Authority of Board
Section 265.037. Hospital Facilities; Other Property
Section 265.038. Contracts for Hospital Services
Section 265.040. Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds
Section 265.041. Terms of Bonds
Section 265.042. Pledge of Security
Section 265.043. Sale and Use of Proceeds
Section 265.044. Parity and Subordinate Lien Bonds
Section 265.045. Notice; Petition for Election
Section 265.046. Refunding Bonds
Section 265.047. Examination, Approval, and Registration of Bonds
Section 265.048. Legal Investments; Security for Deposits
Section 265.049. Charges for Services and Facilities