§ 37:2803 — Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and

Louisiana § 37:2803

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 37: Professions and Occupations

Text

§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 the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S.
49:950 et seq.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1974, No. 39, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 268, §1; Acts 1989, No. 679, §1.