Louisiana § RS 17:2271 - Creation and organization of board; membership; general powers
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§ RS 17:2271. Creation and organization of board; membership; general powers
A. There is created an Anatomical Board, domiciled in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, composed of nine members as follows:
(1) The head and two faculty members of the Department of Anatomy of Tulane University School of Medicine;
(2) The head and two faculty members of the combined Department of Anatomy of Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans and Louisiana State University School of Dentistry; and
(3) The head and two faculty members of the Department of Anatomy of Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Shreveport.
B. The deans of Tulane University School of Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, and Louisiana State University School of Medicine at Shreveport shall be entitled to attend and participate in all meetings of the board, but shall not be empowered to vote as members of the board.
C. The board may adopt its own by-laws, elect or otherwise designate or select its own officers and agents and determine their compensation. It may also establish rules and regulations for its government and organization and for the removal of its officers and agents.
Amended by Acts 1968, No. 250, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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