§2803. Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and regulations
A. Within fourteen days after the appointment of all its initial members the board shall hold a meeting for the purpose of organization and shall elect from its membership a president, a vice president and a secretary-treasurer, each of whom shall serve a term of one year or until the successor of each is elected. Thereafter, the board shall annually and in like manner elect its officers.
B. The regular meetings of the board shall be held at least twice in each year for the purpose of examining applicants and at any other time the board deems necessary, at a time and place designated by the president. Special meetings may be called by the president upon giving at least seventy-two hours notice, sent by registered or certified mail to the post office address of each member of the board and of persons who previously have indicated that they have business before the board.
C. A majority of the total membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and an affirmative vote by the majority of the total membership shall be required to grant, suspend, or revoke a certificate or license to practice chiropractic.
D. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all applicants for certificates or licenses, which shall contain the name and location of the institution which granted the applicant a diploma, the date granted, and information as to whether a license has been granted or refused. The record and register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded therein.
E. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to govern its actions and to provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 49:951 et seq.
Added by Acts 1974, No. 39, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 268, §1; Acts 1989, No. 679, §1.
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