- (a) The board is comprised of 5 members appointed by the governor and approved by the executive council for staggered terms of 5 years or until their successors are appointed.
- (b) The board shall meet to hold hearings at least 12 times per year or more often as necessary to conform with statutory and due process requirements.
- (c) The quorum shall be 3 members.
- (d) The board shall be administratively attached to DHHS pursuant to RSA 170‑H:13.
- (e) The chairman shall be designated by the governor pursuant to RSA 170‑H:5.
(f) The chairman shall:
- (1) Designate one other member to serve as chairman in his/her absence;
- (2) Individually swear in all parties and witnesses who testify at board hearings;
- (3) Preside at all proceedings of the board;
- (4) Order and direct the course of all proceedings of the board;
- (5) Be responsible for the creation and maintenance of the record of all hearings; and
- (6) Prepare written decisions as required by RSA 541-A:35.
Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Juv 100) #7842, eff 3-6-03