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POSSIBLE BOARD COMPOSITION

Discussion

Boards composition should include enough individuals so that a quorum can still be maintained should conflicts of interest arise. For example, a situation could arise that indicates that one or more of the VA statutory members need to be recused.

Below is a sample board composition.

Category

Statutory/Mandatory?

Recommended Term

Medical Center Director

Yes

Indefinite

Chief of Staff

Yes

Indefinite

ACOS Research

Yes (if NPC supports research)

Indefinite

ACOS Education

Yes (if NPC supports education)

Indefinite

Community Member

Yes

Three years

Community Member

Yes

Three years

Principal Investigator

No

Three years

Principal Investigator

No

Three years

Other

No

Three years

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