| (a) Composition of committee. The selection committee
shall be composed of the following 12 members appointed by the commissioner:
(1) one rural practicing family practice physician;
(2) one rural hospital administrator;
(3) one rural practicing registered professional nurse;
(4) one rural practicing allied health professional;
(5) one dean of a medical school;
(6) one dean of a nursing school;
(7) one dean of a school of allied health science;
(8) one head of a vocational/technical institution;
(9) one community college administrator;
(10) one individual knowledgeable in student financial
assistance programs;
(11) one rural public school superintendent; and
(12) one rural resident.
(b) Committee officers. The selection committee may
elect a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary from among its members.
(c) Duties of committee. In addition to the duties
specified in Chapter 487, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, the
selection committee shall:
(1) review cases and make recommendations concerning
exceptions regarding the community in which a student may fulfill
the obligated service period; and
(2) review cases and make recommendations concerning
student academic progress.
(3) The selection committee may adopt rules for the
conduct of its activities.
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