(a) Local chairpersons and vice-chairpersons are elected for one year. Elections will be held at the first meeting of the local boards following the third Monday in January of each year. If all board positions are not filled at that time, the board may vote to postpone the election until its next meeting. Local chairpersons and vice-chairpersons may be re-elected.

(b) If the chairperson of a review board is unable to attend a review or perform their duties at any time, the vice-chairperson will act as the chairperson until the chairperson can resume them.

(c) If both the chairperson, or vice-chairperson when acting as chairperson, are unable to perform their duties, the board must designate a member as acting chairperson.

(d) The chairperson, or those acting in that capacity, must perform such duties as are indicated in these rules or as customarily devolve upon the chairperson of a committee.