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 Terrell
 Code of Ordinances
 CODE OF ORDINANCES
 Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION

  § 2-12. Terrell Hospital Advisory Board.

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  • (a)

    Composition and appointment of members. The Terrell Hospital Advisory Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the city council to monitor and provide input regarding the lease and other related matters at Renaissance Hospital Terrell. The city manager or his designee shall serve as an ex officio member of the board.

    (b)

    Terms of members and vacancies. All appointments to the Terrell Hospital Advisory Board shall be for a term of two years. Members must meet the policy guidelines established by the city council for all board members of the city. Vacancies on the Terrell Hospital Advisory Board occurring other than through expiration shall be filled by the city council for that portion of the unexpired term remaining.

    Term limitations: No person shall serve more than three consecutive terms as a member of the Terrell Hospital Advisory Board.

    (c)

    Members to serve without pay. Members of the Terrell Hospital Advisory Board shall serve without pay.

    (d)

    Officers. The Terrell Hospital Advisory Board shall annually elect a chairman and vice-chairman. The city manager or his designee shall serve as secretary to the board.

    (e)

    Frequency of board meetings. The Terrell Hospital Advisory Board shall meet monthly and at such other times as may be called by the chairman of the board.

    (f)

    Quorum. Four members of the Terrell Hospital Advisory Board, exclusive of the city manager or his designee, shall constitute a quorum.

    (g)

    Absence. Members with three consecutive unexcused absences per calendar year from regular or posted meetings shall forfeit the unexpired portion of their term.

    (h)

    General duties. It shall be the duty of the Terrell Hospital Advisory Board to:

    (1)

    Provide oversight;

    (2)

    Develop recommendations to improve hospital care and services;

    (3)

    Receive a monthly report from the hospital administrator regarding the condition of the hospital;

    (4)

    Assist in the creation, receipt and review of patient and staff surveys; and

    (5)

    Serve in an advisory role to the city council.

    (i)

    Minutes of meetings and reports. All recommendations made by the Terrell Hospital Advisory Board shall be submitted to the city council through the city manager or his designated representative, acting as secretary to the board.

(Ord. No. 2392, Art. I, 1-6-09; Ord. No. 2450, Art. I, 3-2-10)