18VAC76-10-20. Organization of committee.

A. Members shall be appointed by the director for a term of four years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one additional four-year term. A member who is appointed to fill a vacancy for the remainder of an unexpired term shall be eligible for two full four-year terms. Terms of appointment shall begin on July 1 of each calendar year. The director shall have authority to remove a member for cause.

B. Members of the committee shall not be current members of a health regulatory board within the department.

C. The committee shall schedule meetings as necessary to conduct its business. Four Five members shall constitute a quorum. The committee may adopt bylaws to govern its operations as it deems necessary to conduct its business and as consistent with law and regulations.

D. Each health regulatory board within the department shall designate, in accordance with subdivision 8 of § 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia, a liaison to the committee.

18VAC76-10-65. Authority of the chairperson of the committee.

A. The chairperson of the committee, following consultation with and briefing by the program coordinator manager, shall advise the relevant board that a participant is noncompliant and is no longer eligible for a stay.

B. The chairperson may act on behalf of the committee when a scheduled meeting is canceled due to failure to convene a quorum.