4-40-404 - Board of trustees. [Effective until June 30, 2010. See the Compiler's Notes.]
4-40-404. Board of trustees. [Effective until June 30, 2010. See the Compiler's Notes.]
(a) The center shall operate under the direction of a seven-member board of trustees. Five (5) members shall be appointed by the governor. One (1) member shall be appointed by the speaker of the senate and one (1) member shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) The governor, in making appointments to the board, shall strive to ensure that the membership of the board is representative of the state's geographic and demographic composition, with appropriate attention to the representation of women and minorities. The appointments made by the governor shall include one (1) member who is a physician licensed in this state, one (1) member who is a registered nurse licensed in this state one (1) member who is a dietitian licensed in this state and one (1) member who represents a human resources management or business perspective.
(c) The commissioner of health, the commissioner of education and the commissioner of agriculture, or their designees, and the respective chairs of the education committees of the senate and house of representatives, and the chairs of the health and human resources committee of the house of representatives and the general welfare, health and human resources committee of the senate shall serve as ex officio, nonvoting members of the board.
(d) The governor shall appoint a chair from the members appointed pursuant to subsection (a), who shall serve a two-year, renewable term as chair.
(e) Trustees appointed by the governor shall serve four-year, renewable terms; provided, that, of the initial trustees appointed:
(1) Two (2) trustees appointed by the speakers of each house of the general assembly shall be appointed for an initial term of four (4) years;
(2) Two (2) trustees shall be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years;
(3) Two (2) trustees shall be appointed for an initial term of two (2) years; and
(4) One (1) trustee shall be appointed for an initial term of one (1) year.
(f) Should a board position become vacant through resignation, removal, or other cause, the appointing authority for the position shall appoint a new member to serve the unexpired term. Trustees shall continue to serve on the board after the expiration of their term until a new trustee is appointed.
(g) A quorum of the board shall be four (4) trustees.
(h) Trustees shall receive no compensation for their service on the board, but may be reimbursed for those expenses allowed by the provisions of the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.
(i) The board shall adopt and implement a policy related to conflicts of interest, to ensure that all trustees avoid any situation that creates an actual or perceived conflict of interest related to the work of the center.
(j) There shall be no liability on the part of, and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against board members, or any of their employees or agents, for any omission or any action taken by them within the scope of their duties arising from this part, except for willful, malicious or criminal acts or omissions done for personal gain.
(k) The board shall submit an annual report to the governor, and speakers of the senate and of the house of representatives by June 30 of each year. The report shall include detailed information on the operation and financial status of the center.
[Acts 2006, ch. 867, § 1.]