(a) The pharmacist members of the board shall annually appoint a president and a vice president.

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-10-306

  • Board: means the Tennessee board of pharmacy. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Pharmacist: means an individual health care provider licensed by the state, pursuant to parts 4-6 of this chapter, to practice the profession of pharmacy. See Tennessee Code 63-10-204
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
(b) The president of the board, and the vice president in the president’s absence, shall preside at all meetings of the board and is responsible for the performance of all duties and functions of the board under this part.
(c) The board president may, if deemed necessary, split the board into panels of three (3) or more to conduct contested case hearings regarding disciplinary matters. A quorum of at least three (3) panel members is required at such hearings.
(d) The board shall meet at least annually and at such other times as it deems necessary to perform its duties under this chapter. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the conduct of board meetings and, except where a different number is required by this part or by any board rule, all actions of the board must be by a majority of a quorum.
(e) The members of the board receive a per diem of one hundred dollars ($100) for each day the member is engaged in performance of the official duties of the board, and must be reimbursed for all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the discharge of such official duties. All reimbursement for travel expenses are in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.