§ 120-242. Organization of Committee.
§120‑242. Organization of Committee.
(a) The President ProTempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shalleach designate a cochair of the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on MentalHealth, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. The Committeeshall meet at least once a quarter and may meet at other times upon the jointcall of the cochairs.
(b) A quorum of theCommittee is eight members. No action may be taken except by a majority vote ata meeting at which a quorum is present. While in the discharge of its officialduties, the Committee has the powers of a joint committee under G.S. 120‑19and G.S. 120‑19.1 through G.S. 120‑19.4.
(c) Members of theCommittee receive subsistence and travel expenses as provided in G.S. 120‑3.1.The Committee may contract for consultants or hire employees in accordance withG.S. 120‑32.02. The Legislative Services Commission, through theLegislative Services Officer, shall assign professional staff to assist theCommittee in its work. Upon the direction of the Legislative ServicesCommission, the Supervisors of Clerks of the Senate and of the House ofRepresentatives shall assign clerical staff to the Committee. The expenses forclerical employees shall be borne by the Committee. (2000‑83, s. 2.)