Sec. 85.275. OFFICERS. (a) The committee shall select a presiding officer and an assistant presiding officer from the committee members.
(b) An officer shall begin serving on March 1 of each odd-numbered year and serve until February 27 of the following odd-numbered year.
(c) An officer may continue to serve until a replacement is elected for the officer's position.
(d) The presiding officer shall:
(1) preside at all committee meetings attended by the presiding officer;
(2) call meetings in accordance with this subchapter;
(3) appoint subcommittees as necessary; and
(4) ensure annual reports are made to the commissioner.
(e) The presiding officer may serve as an ex officio member of any subcommittee.
(f) The assistant presiding officer shall:
(1) perform the duties of the presiding officer if the presiding officer is absent or is not able to perform those duties because of disability; and
(2) complete the unexpired portion of the presiding officer's term if the office of the presiding officer becomes vacant.
(g) The committee may elect a committee member to replace the assistant presiding officer if the office of the assistant presiding officer becomes vacant.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 520 (H.B. 2229), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0292, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle D - Prevention, Control, and Reports of Diseases; Public Health Disasters and Emergencies
Chapter 85 - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Subchapter K. Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee
Section 85.272. Texas HIV Medication Advisory Committee
Section 85.280. Statement by Member; Member Duties