AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH ADVISORY COMMITTEES
(a)The board by rule may establish advisory committees to…#
(a) The board by rule may establish advisory committees to make recommendations to the board on programs, rules, and policies administered by the board.
(b)In establishing an advisory committee under this…#
(b) In establishing an advisory committee under this section, the board shall adopt rules, including rules regarding:
(1) the purpose, role, responsibility, goals, and duration of the committee;
(2) the size of and quorum requirement for the committee;
(3) qualifications for committee membership;
(4) appointment procedures for members;
(5) terms of service for members;
(6) training requirements for members;
(7) policies to avoid conflicts of interest by members;
(8) a periodic review process to evaluate the continuing need for the committee; and
(9) policies to ensure the committee does not violate any provision of Chapter 551 , Government Code, applicable to the board or the committee.