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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The council shall consist of the director of radiological health within the state board of health, who shall serve ex officio as secretary, and six (6) members appointed by the state board of health as follows:
(a) One (1) member from the Mississippi Medical Association for a term of three (3) years;
(b) One (1) member from the Mississippi Dental Association for a term of three (3) years;
(c) One (1) member from the Mississippi Radiological Society for a term of four (4) years;
(d) One (1) licensed chiropractor for a term of four (4) years;
(e) One (1) member having recognized knowledge in the radiation field from private industry in Mississippi for a term of four (4) years; and
(f) One (1) member having recognized knowledge in the radiation field from one (1) of the Mississippi institutions of higher learning for a term of four (4) years.
The members described above and serving on the council on June 30, 1984, shall continue to serve on the council until the expiration of their terms.
(2)(a) The chairman of the council shall be selected by and from the council membership.
(b) The council shall meet at the call of the chairman but at least once a year.
Upon the request of three (3) or more members, it shall be the duty of the chairman to call a meeting of the council. Minutes of the meetings of the council shall be transmitted to the secretary and executive officer of the state board of health.
A majority of the council shall constitute a quorum to conduct business.
(c) Any member may be removed prior to the expiration of his term by the state board of health. His removal may be based upon wilful neglect of duty or impropriety in office.
(3) Members of the council shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses, including food, lodging and mileage as authorized by Section 25-3-41, Mississippi Code of 1972, required for attendance at council meetings. Council members shall receive a per diem for attendance at council meetings as is authorized under Section 25-3-69.
(4) All clerical and other services required by the council shall be supplied by the agency.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Mississippi Code Title 45. Public Safety and Good Order § 45-14-9 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-45-public-safety-and-good-order/ms-code-sect-45-14-9/
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