Professional Council. (A) A physician’s professional council may be organized at a state institution or facility employing more than ten employees, or in the case of Public Health Departments, such councils shall be comprised of up to six physicians in the district. The purpose of the council is to advise the Medical Director or administrator regarding medical policies that govern the institution or facility. The council may meet on a monthly basis at the convenience of the members, provided there is a written agenda prepared in advance and such meetings do not conflict with the council members’ primary responsibilities or emergencies. Attendance at such meetings will be with pay. Such professional council shall exist in addition to any other committee or group within the institution or facility.
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