§ 63-8-104. Oath of Board Members
All members of the board shall, before entering upon the duties of their office, take and subscribe to the oath, filed with the secretary-treasurer of the board.
§ 63-8-105. Appointments to the Board
The members of the board shall be appointed by the governor. Members may be appointed from lists of qualified nominees submitted by interested optometric groups, including, but not limited to, the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians. The governor shall consult with such interested groups to determine qualified persons to fill the positions. A member shall […]
§ 63-8-106. Removal of Members of Board
The governor or the board shall have the right to remove from office any or all of the members of the board for inefficiency, neglect of duty or the violation of this chapter. If the certificate of registration or license of any member of the board is suspended or revoked for cause after the hearing […]
§ 63-8-107. Officers of Board — Meetings — Examinations
The board shall choose one (1) of its members as chair, one (1) as vice chair and one (1) as secretary-treasurer, annually. The board may meet, in its discretion, at such times and places as it may deem proper for the examination of applicants who wish to practice optometry in this state and for the […]
§ 63-8-108. Quorum — Records of Board
A majority of the members of the board shall at all times constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the proceedings of the board shall be recorded in a minute book that shall be open at all reasonable times to public inspection. The board shall keep a record book in which shall be […]
§ 63-8-109. Reports of Board
The secretary-treasurer of the board shall make such reports of the operation of the board as requested by the governor, appropriate committees of the general assembly or as otherwise required by law.
§ 63-8-110. Compensation of Board Members
The members of the board shall be paid their expenses, including mileage, hotel expenses, meals and the sum of one hundred dollars ($100) per diem when actually engaged in the discharge of their official duties. Each member shall be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the department […]