321.240 Board officers -- Meetings -- Notice of examinations -- Seal -- Administrative regulations. (1) The board shall annually elect a chair and a vice chair from the appointed members of the board. (2) The board shall hold at least two (2) meetings annually and additional meetings as the board may deem necessary. The additional meetings may be held upon call of the chair or upon written request of three (3) members of the board. Five (5) members of the board shall constitute a quorum to conduct business. (3) The board may employ or contract with any other persons it deems necessary to carry on the work of the board and shall define their duties and fix their compensation. (4) Upon recommendation of the board, the Governor may remove any member of the board for a poor attendance record, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. (5) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations as it may deem necessary and proper to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter, including regulations to establish authorized fees. Fees may not exceed amounts necessary to generate sufficient funds to effectively carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter. (6) The board shall promulgate a code of conduct governing the practice of veterinary medicine which shall be based upon generally recognized principles of professional ethical conduct. Effective: July 15, 2016 History: Amended 2016 Ky. Acts ch. 116, sec. 14, effective July 15, 2016. -- Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 299, sec. 18, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1962 Ky. Acts ch. 279, sec. 1. -- Created 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 181, sec. 3.