2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 143B - Executive Organization Act of 1973.
§ 143B-164.12. Board of Directors of the Governor Morehead School - members; selection; quorum; compensation.

§ 143B‑164.12.  Board of Directors of the Governor Morehead School – members; selection; quorum; compensation.

(a)        The Board of Directors of the Governor Morehead School of the Department of Health and Human Services shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Governor for terms of six years. Any appointment to fill a vacancy created by the resignation, dismissal, death or disability of a member shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. The Governor shall have the power to remove any member of the Board from office for misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance according to the provisions of G.S. 143B‑13.

(b)        The chairman of the Board shall be designated by the Governor from the Board members to serve as chairman at his pleasure. The vice‑chairman shall be elected by and from the members of the Board and shall serve for a term of two years or until the expiration of his regularly appointed term.

(c)        The Board shall meet at least once in each quarter and may hold special meetings at any time and place at the call of the chairman or upon the written request of at least a majority of its members. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

(d)        Board members shall receive per diem and necessary travel and subsistence expenses in accordance with G.S. 138‑5.

(e)        The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide clerical and other assistance as needed. (1989, c. 533, s. 3; 1997‑18, s. 13(c); 1997‑443, s. 11A.118(a).)