Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 233.105 - Officers(a)Governor's selection. Under the act, the Governor will annually select a Chairperson from among the membership of the Commission.(b)Selection of Vice Chairperson. At the first regular meeting held after the Governor's selection of a Chairperson, the Chairperson will select a Vice Chairperson for the calendar year, subject to the consent of the Commission.(c)Vacancies. Permanent and temporary vacancies will be governed by the following:(1) If there is a vacancy in the position of Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson will serve as Chairperson pro tempore until a new Chairperson is appointed by the Governor.(2) If there is a vacancy in the position of Vice Chairperson, the Chairperson will select a new Vice Chairperson to fill the remainder of the original term subject to the consent of the Commission.(3) If vacancies occur in the positions of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson concurrently, the Executive Director of the Commission will conduct an election for replacements before further Commission business is conducted. The person elected as Chairperson will hold the office of Chairperson pro tempore until a Chairperson is named by the Governor, and the person will thereafter serve as the Vice Chairperson pro tempore until a Vice Chairperson is chosen by the Chairperson and confirmed by the Commission.(4) In the absence of the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson or a person designated by the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson to serve temporarily as the Chairperson, the Commissioners will select a Chairperson pro tempore.(d)Duties of the Chairperson.(1) The Chairperson will preside at all meetings of the Commission in accordance with this chapter and, in the absence of appropriate bylaw provisions, in accordance with the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order.(2) Under the act, the Chairperson, or a Commission member designated by the Chairperson, is an ex officio member of the State Board without voting privileges or assignment to either council.(3) The Chairperson will guide the Commission in the execution of its duties.(4) The Chairperson will refer studies and investigations to the appropriate committee and will receive from it, for placement on the Commission's agenda, the findings and recommendations of the committees.(5) The Chairperson will establish, when advisable or necessary, temporary committees to assist the Commission in carrying out its functions as prescribed by law.(6) The Chairperson will prepare, in cooperation with the Executive Director, the agenda for meetings of the Commission.(7) The Chairperson will advise the Executive Director between meetings of the Commission.(8) The Chairperson, in cooperation with the Executive Director, will monitor the reimbursement of expenses incurred by the Commissioners.(9) The Chairperson will represent the Commission before the public.(10) The Chairperson will perform all duties ordinarily identified with the position of Chairperson.(11) The Chairperson will serve as an ex officio member of all Commission committees.(e)Duties of the Vice Chairperson. (1) In the absence of the Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson or the designee of the Chairperson will assume the duties of the Chairperson.(2) With the consent of the Commission, the Chairperson may remove the Vice Chairperson or appoint a new Vice Chairperson.The provisions of this §233.105 adopted May 3, 2002, effective 5/4/2002, 32 Pa.B. 2226.