Medical Staff Bylaws - Arkansas Children's Hospital

11.3.2.3 The Committee will offer one or more nominees for each office.11.3.3 Nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the annual meeting.11.4 Term of Office11.4.1 Officers will serve a two (2) year term from their election date or until a successor iselected. Officers will take office on the first day of the Medical Staff year.11.4.2 The Vice-Chief of Staff will succeed as Chief of Staff at the end of the incumbent Chiefof Staff's term.11.4.3 Officers may serve an additional term by approval by the MSEC.11.5 Vacancies of Office11.5.1 Vacancies in office during the Medical Staff year, except for that of Chief of Staff, shallbe filled by a vote of the MSEC.11.5.2 If there is a vacancy in the office of Chief of Staff, the Vice-Chief of Staff will serve outthe remaining term.11.6 Duties of Officers11.6.1 Chief of Staff: The Chief of Staff will serve as the chief administrative officer of theMedical Staff to:11.6.1.1 Act in coordination and cooperation with the Chief Executive Officer and theMedical Director in all matters of mutual concern within the hospital;11.6.1.2 Call, preside at, and be responsible for the agenda of general meetings of theMedical Staff;11.6.1.3 Serve as Chair of the MSEC, Medical Staff General Meetings, and MedicalStaff Leadership Committee;11.6.1.4 Serve as ex officio member of all other Medical Staff Committees;Regulations;11.6.1.5 Be responsible for the enforcement of Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and11.6.1.6 Appoint Committee members, including members of the House Staff, to allstanding, special, and multi-disciplinary Medical Staff Committees except the MSEC;11.6.1.7 Represent the views, policies, needs, and grievances of the Medical Staff tothe Board of Directors and to the Chief Executive Officer;53