§8–203.

    (a)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, from among its members, the Board shall elect a president and a secretary once every 2 years in June or as required by subsection (c) of this section.

        (2)    The president of the Board shall be a registered nurse.

        (3)    The president shall serve a 2–year term unless:

            (i)    The term of the member serving as the president expires before the end of the member’s term as president; or

            (ii)    The president resigns.

    (b)    The Board shall determine:

        (1)    The manner of election of officers; and

        (2)    The duties of each officer.

    (c)    If a vacancy occurs under subsection (a)(3)(ii) of this section, the Board shall hold a special election to elect a president to complete the term of the vacating president within 30 days of the date of the vacancy.