Board chairperson elected, vice chairperson - rules and regulations, ...
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 334.840
in effect334.840. Board chairperson elected, vice chairperson — rules and regulations, adoption by board — compensation and expenses. — 1. The board shall elect annually a chairperson, vice chairperson and a secretary from among its members. In even-numbered years, the chairperson shall be elected from the respiratory care members and the vice chairperson from the nonrespiratory care members and in odd-numbered years the chairperson shall be from nonrespiratory care members and the vice chairperson from the respiratory care members.
2. The board shall adopt, implement, rescind, amend and administer such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 334.800 to 334.930 , including, but not limited to, rules relating to professional conduct, continuing education requirements for renewal of licenses, approval or sanction of continuing education programs, the amount of continuing education hours required and to the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license or permit to practice respiratory care in this state. The board shall meet with the division at least twice a year and advise the division on matters within the scope of sections 334.800 to 334.930 . The board may convene at the request of the chairperson or as the board may determine for such other meetings as may be necessary. A presence of a majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum at any meeting.
3. Each member of the board shall receive as compensation, an amount set by the division not to exceed fifty dollars per day, for each day devoted to the affairs of the board and may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties.
(L. 1996 H.B. 999 § 5)
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