Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 P.S. Counties § 5317. Advisory board

If a majority of the electors voting upon such question at such election shall be in favor of the establishment of a hospital, the court of common pleas of the county shall immediately appoint an advisory board of five members, all of whom shall be electors of the county and one of whom shall be a licensed physician. The members of said board shall be appointed, one for a term of five years, one for a term of four years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of two years, and one for a term of one year, or until their successors are appointed and have qualified. All appointments at the expiration of any term shall be for a term of five years.

The board shall meet monthly and at such other times as it may be deemed necessary. The board shall visit and inspect and keep in close touch with the management and operation of said hospital, and shall, from time to time, make such recommendations and suggestions to the county commissioners for changes or improvements in said management and operation as may be deemed advisable. It shall also make an annual report to the county commissioners concerning the management and operation of said hospital.

The county commissioners shall, at the expense of the county, provide a meeting place for said board, and furnish all supplies and materials necessary to carry on its work.

The members of the board shall not receive any compensation for their services but shall be allowed all actual and necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties, which shall be paid by the county.