Rule 1.7. Election of officers

The members of the Board shall annually elect a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson. The Chairperson, and in the Chairperson’s absence the Vice-Chairperson, shall perform the duties normally associated with that office and shall preside over all meetings of the full Board, ruling on all motions, objections, and evidence. The Chairperson may serve, as his or her discretion, as the Chairperson of the Investigative Panel or the Hearing Panel, and the Vice-Chairperson shall serve as Chairperson of the other panel.