Section 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.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 85.275
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 3.0292, eff. 4/2/2015.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 520, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.