Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana board of pharmacy is created. The board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the governor for terms under IC 25-1-6.5.
(b) Subject to IC 25-1-6.5-3, the board consists of the following:
(1) One (1) member of the board, to represent the general public, who is a resident of this state who has never been associated with pharmacy in any way other than as a consumer.
(2) Six (6) members who are pharmacists in good standing of recognized experience and ability from varied practice settings who hold a current license to practice pharmacy in Indiana, including one (1) member of the board who must be a practicing hospital pharmacist.
(c) A member may be removed under IC 25-1-6.5-4.
(d) Not later than ten (10) days after a member's appointment, the member must subscribe by oath or affirmation to faithfully uphold the duties of the member's office. If a member fails to qualify as provided, a new member shall be appointed in the member's place.
(e) At the first meeting of each year the board shall elect from among its members a president and vice president who shall perform duties and have powers as the board prescribes.
(f) The board shall meet at least eight (8) times per year at such times and places as the board selects. At each meeting the board shall continue in session from day to day, for not more than five (5) days, until the business of the meeting is complete. Four (4) members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
(g) Each member of the board is entitled to compensation as determined by the rules of the budget agency for each day the member is actually engaged in business of the board, together with necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of the member's duties.
(h) Approval by a majority of the quorum is required for any action to be taken by the board.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.276, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.185; P.L.157-1986, SEC.1; P.L.48-1991, SEC.45; P.L.187-1999, SEC.2; P.L.202-2017, SEC.2; P.L.249-2019, SEC.113.
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