21 NCAC 46 .2109. DEVICE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES

(a) The device and medical equipment committee shall consist of the following:

(1)           a representative of the medical equipment suppliers;

(2)           a representative of the medical oxygen suppliers;

(3)           a representative of the rehabilitation technology suppliers; and

(4)           two Board members appointed by the President of the Board.

(b) All device and medical equipment permit holders are eligible to vote for one representative in each category specified in Subparagraphs (a)(1)-(3) of this Rule. The representative must practice in the particular area for which he or she is nominated, but need not practice exclusively in that area.

(c) The representatives specified in Subparagraphs (a)(1)-(3) of this Rule shall be elected or appointed to terms of five years, and may not serve more than two consecutive five-year terms.  The committee may establish a staggered schedule for the elections.  In case of death, resignation or removal from the committee, the remaining members of the committee shall elect a representative who meets the criteria for the position.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-85.6; 90-85.22;

Eff. September 1, 1995;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2003.