(a) To minimize the potential for Conflicts of Interest in the Peer Review of Grant Applications, the Institute recruits individuals who live and work outside of the State to serve as Scientific Research and Prevention Programs Committee Members, including Patient Advocates, unless a special need justifies using one or more individuals living or working in Texas.
(b) If an individual who lives or works in Texas is appointed to serve as a Scientific Research and Prevention Programs Committee Member, an explanation of the special need must be provided at the time the Chief Executive Officer's appointment is approved by the Oversight Committee and recorded in the minutes of the Oversight Committee meeting.

Source Note: The provisions of this §701.17 adopted to be effective March 2, 2014, 39 TexReg 1380