§ 214-7. Quorum, procedure, records.

Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum. In varying the application of any provision of this chapter or in modifying an order of the board, affirmative votes of the majority present but not less than three affirmative votes shall be required. No board member shall act in a case in which he has a personal interest. The board shall establish reasonable rules and regulations designed to implement and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall establish rules and regulations for its own procedure, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. The board shall meet upon call by the chairman in accordance with the rules established by the board, but in no event shall the board meet less than two times every year. Where necessity warrants, the administrator may petition the chairman to convene the board in a duly constituted meeting. The clerk of the circuit court shall serve as ex officio clerk to the board and shall make a detailed record of all its proceedings, which shall set forth reasons for its decisions, the vote of each member participating therein, the absence of a member, and any failure of a member to vote. The clerk of the circuit court shall preserve the decision of the board in a manner provided by the rules and regulations of the board. The office of the county attorney shall be present during board hearings and shall represent the board collectively and individually in any court action brought against the members when acting as board members. For good cause shown and upon the vote of six members of the board of consumer affairs and appeals, any member may be dismissed from serving on the board.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 74-573, § 6; Laws of Fla. ch. 75-480, § 1; Laws of Fla. ch. 77-628, § 3; Laws of Fla. ch. 79-546, § 1)