Chapter 1 - Introduction Jeffery D. Evans, Pharm.D. Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice College of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana

Chapter 1 - Overview Purpose –To create the policies and procedures of the board –Outlines structure Impact on Pharmacy Practice –Creates the board of pharmacy –Yet little actual stuff here

Introduction and officers (101 – 103) Preamble –All powers come from State law Organization –Elected President Vice President(s) Secretary –Hired Executive Director Board budget – Must be cost neutral

Procedures (105) Follows Robert’s Rules Public Comment –3 minutes max per person –30 minutes max per meeting –Must be at the beginning of the meeting –Not part of the official testomony

Committees and Subcommittees (107 – 109) Standing committees –Executive –Regulation Revision –Reciprocity –Impairment –Violations –Reinstatement Special Committees Board Sub-Committees

Official Journal (111) Official Journal –Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Newsletter –All ‘new’ information must be here –Not specified, but can be other places

Chapter 1 Summary –Creates structure of board Including subcommittees –Makes Board have a neutral budget –Regulates public interaction with board